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 8862373 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 94341031 epoch_slot_no: 424231 block_no: 8862196 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 80814 time: 2023-06-04 19:35:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6b42c43ac055291d5e83e4697c9ce2506b7c17a9ba815982768b36a301dea0fBlock Operator
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