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 8862074 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 94334432 epoch_slot_no: 417632 block_no: 8861897 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 52945 time: 2023-06-04 17:45:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a21314c384ffef5b7761a3966bcc15454c7f6ff5e012e70ffe86006eef0bb58Block Operator
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