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 8863254 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94359258 epoch_slot_no: 10458 block_no: 8863077 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 65740 time: 2023-06-05 00:39:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55e27ceaa1218d7a308c8c60a424af5dca6d47bb1e8e2a3ebcdd05b655491f88Block Operator
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