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 8864859 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 94391698 epoch_slot_no: 42898 block_no: 8864682 slot_leader_id: 6702203 size: 33847 time: 2023-06-05 09:39:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26c96c41d89d4e13b98826113bd17328edb34495801f77a0bfb86efceeb24e2aBlock Operator
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