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 8864530 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94385116 epoch_slot_no: 36316 block_no: 8864353 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 41381 time: 2023-06-05 07:50:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x669a5176815b3d431a46e0a52f8306d4829dcee5020316f145a618b90e5a65d1Block Operator
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