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 8859042 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 94272939 epoch_slot_no: 356139 block_no: 8858865 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 88738 time: 2023-06-04 00:40:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfecca3b17d69f8de447ff39ba3e01db360c2d769a9a699f2a6b6675133025a5Block Operator
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