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 8860246 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 94297990 epoch_slot_no: 381190 block_no: 8860069 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 63718 time: 2023-06-04 07:38:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1881779b1b53c44b3eb9651566e88150759a609771576a6e9b0c4f0b1559b85Block Operator
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