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 8864664 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94388075 epoch_slot_no: 39275 block_no: 8864487 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 88615 time: 2023-06-05 08:39:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32d408faa34bd55a0e9b02b6cd852d369a752a62e12776c457a0a337ce0b7088Block Operator
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