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 8861601 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 94325207 epoch_slot_no: 408407 block_no: 8861424 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 78086 time: 2023-06-04 15:11:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe03023a4f5b33bd4822a0b67c96f26a737890b77c0c9d4191ba7ab4bcf4456c1Block Operator
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