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 8860563 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 94304621 epoch_slot_no: 387821 block_no: 8860386 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 85977 time: 2023-06-04 09:28:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d9a9eb469cfe60d1fad9791bcba7dfb962be1f0a45bd8f82a777543e3548e67Block Operator
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