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 8862683 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 94347395 epoch_slot_no: 430595 block_no: 8862506 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 33591 time: 2023-06-04 21:21:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e285df3ff633a3a5ee6956445b151c12b180911714a25eae26e74372b3ea3c3Block Operator
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