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 8866862 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 94434152 epoch_slot_no: 85352 block_no: 8866685 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 87463 time: 2023-06-05 21:27:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd6052340a9e7e5eb0a573301b069a13a8693351e88c851b4059562f9819098Block Operator
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