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 8863697 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 94368550 epoch_slot_no: 19750 block_no: 8863520 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 81862 time: 2023-06-05 03:14:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x740731c31f0f828dab07dc90dd570665cee8c57e1a9cbbc0335d99a6d815e3f0Block Operator
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