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 8859105 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 94274462 epoch_slot_no: 357662 block_no: 8858928 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 62728 time: 2023-06-04 01:05:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc42ec2c41bf6a4f5cdca486ff32df67d2350aac3e4b8654187ef3dd64c9e939Block Operator
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