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 8862681 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94347383 epoch_slot_no: 430583 block_no: 8862504 slot_leader_id: 8720807 size: 81996 time: 2023-06-04 21:21:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f456064d413df4f42100a5e1b2e5d9369f558895cc23e6d710d37737c2114f7Block Operator
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