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 8864564 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94386053 epoch_slot_no: 37253 block_no: 8864387 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 87868 time: 2023-06-05 08:05:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdbdbc47214fb497993370019cb8e571db4a2a2120c2f412e40b52aaae3e2148Block Operator
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