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 8885455 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 94811663 epoch_slot_no: 30863 block_no: 8885278 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 88319 time: 2023-06-10 06:19:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4707a29b4220cf5f8d407e2dc10376843bcab1e7dc71ba05cf899dc31e9c8f3Block Operator
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