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 8862387 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 94341208 epoch_slot_no: 424408 block_no: 8862210 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 55578 time: 2023-06-04 19:38:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ddcf22f97d6850f03a02068aec53517612b8b4846f53914545e8e6e48c893aaBlock Operator
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