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 8865472 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94404970 epoch_slot_no: 56170 block_no: 8865295 slot_leader_id: 8863290 size: 43671 time: 2023-06-05 13:21:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb8b0a0b72581907cf52d9afcf30035c3a1ebb285537d21d003771be3765b552Block Operator
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