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 8866161 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94419493 epoch_slot_no: 70693 block_no: 8865984 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 88620 time: 2023-06-05 17:23:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c7797fa6f2081f90119b5a3a3c387098839cc248c54f0f679192388625b6e1Block Operator
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