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 8866026 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94416825 epoch_slot_no: 68025 block_no: 8865849 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 86618 time: 2023-06-05 16:38:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87041fd54ee4bd8260fe9f166a22d844b4291f3133a67a83b2877e9cc489e40bBlock Operator
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