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 8864688 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 94388437 epoch_slot_no: 39637 block_no: 8864511 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 88981 time: 2023-06-05 08:45:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67e59add0462e255c2cb005d48ec5547a209678a8950a762a331b5764e7501d0Block Operator
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