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 8862691 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 94347563 epoch_slot_no: 430763 block_no: 8862514 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 85298 time: 2023-06-04 21:24:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee485555f8edf22d0cce46da1db95d25d78322aa519ea961204ad3ac43163fe6Block Operator
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