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 8860483 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94302984 epoch_slot_no: 386184 block_no: 8860306 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 47666 time: 2023-06-04 09:01:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfde6e2e6aa97f697b5e3a651de13f79cf38b8175f130ab522be0ad1d5d9a95c2Block Operator
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