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 8866882 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 94434444 epoch_slot_no: 85644 block_no: 8866705 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 62307 time: 2023-06-05 21:32:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7a4a180e9711acdc90135e59dc67ca0d42201cf07efac6e3c1c6f4a0d67a68aBlock Operator
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