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 8866229 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 94420944 epoch_slot_no: 72144 block_no: 8866052 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 83853 time: 2023-06-05 17:47:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x720af757f130a3b9d89eb34cc9bfae096ffc8d429a6b611ef486579db61d7f82Block Operator
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