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 8859698 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 94286311 epoch_slot_no: 369511 block_no: 8859521 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 59167 time: 2023-06-04 04:23:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64e7a772ec0bb4f086d8c6c920ca03a2817c6d7a8b29f070f3a84732043573f1Block Operator
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