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 8861698 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 94327019 epoch_slot_no: 410219 block_no: 8861521 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 88319 time: 2023-06-04 15:41:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaec52acebeb112e548ffe85c8ec9f28a9cb1580ec6a028d98eeacb4f00a4222cBlock Operator
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