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 8863189 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 94357997 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 8863012 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 53467 time: 2023-06-05 00:18:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe77f38ceb0a9e5e2f4c31611bc984f2bb3861a0db04e9bf1e9a175a49727b50aBlock Operator
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