A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8858819 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94268383 epoch_slot_no: 351583 block_no: 8858642 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 88595 time: 2023-06-03 23:24:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a5e03911879bfe5b55663ae743723b7799ad451be55889db7a3f0742edf0985Block Operator
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