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 8859318 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 94278739 epoch_slot_no: 361939 block_no: 8859141 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 44936 time: 2023-06-04 02:17:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42eb7c3dc76e2d9f3004753feadfedc6fdb8f34bd9f6b4272d30ad4c27a174d6Block Operator
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