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 8866388 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 94424299 epoch_slot_no: 75499 block_no: 8866211 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 83735 time: 2023-06-05 18:43:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a32de943ca7cf1ec9a3200a00418a996b5e9ee489bb7b27c7fe88fb30fcb3c1Block Operator
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