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 8866812 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94433017 epoch_slot_no: 84217 block_no: 8866635 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 49980 time: 2023-06-05 21:08:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x538fb6f257f6353ce10ba326963379d9ccc03f32915328c861b8929bcaa3795fBlock Operator
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