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 8865291 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 94401576 epoch_slot_no: 52776 block_no: 8865114 slot_leader_id: 8858962 size: 83395 time: 2023-06-05 12:24:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb66b43710b5d04dca8b7bdb1cb678e9a5819a05efdbb4d0a7e040e0c50117629Block Operator
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