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 8866031 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 94416928 epoch_slot_no: 68128 block_no: 8865854 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 82739 time: 2023-06-05 16:40:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0293c260bec1a67655883ea167ffe01f54612ab2298822f1b4f5ef92b459bdeBlock Operator
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