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 8865546 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94406502 epoch_slot_no: 57702 block_no: 8865369 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 67134 time: 2023-06-05 13:46:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefd5eb8bd4f06a284d397a2f593bdc73dd0669f3bd92a335e54038055b5f4e59Block Operator
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