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 8867704 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94451823 epoch_slot_no: 103023 block_no: 8867527 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 41588 time: 2023-06-06 02:21:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10687065b421762d23b3406a87f4a233f5bd28b1eaab07cf39d81e27d9b732bfBlock Operator
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