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 8859005 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 94272163 epoch_slot_no: 355363 block_no: 8858828 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 88508 time: 2023-06-04 00:27:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x376c2dc2e36c2fbe4585cfddf6309e6b299c01ce4a7ef0a1a41aad78ebcce30aBlock Operator
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