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 8867374 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 94444557 epoch_slot_no: 95757 block_no: 8867197 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 24038 time: 2023-06-06 00:20:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43668bdaa1b0f06141eb33b1e838f2716f3543075a76a4627f26d3dbd3e4dcaeBlock Operator
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