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 8868241 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94462362 epoch_slot_no: 113562 block_no: 8868064 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 85171 time: 2023-06-06 05:17:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16fb8fb353abb24cfec8e01d3907ecbd56e28ae3503f56fb2a7e4c779ebf929aBlock Operator
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