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 8865849 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 94412768 epoch_slot_no: 63968 block_no: 8865672 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 88584 time: 2023-06-05 15:30:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x425ef48f8fd0adb0cafd993ef168383ac86e496772a6857e32984bacff6a7439Block Operator
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