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 8868285 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94463375 epoch_slot_no: 114575 block_no: 8868108 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 87312 time: 2023-06-06 05:34:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x419e4bfe4ed466f91a5ce9b9f65b662e7fecf23ab33a977300a705861ba7be36Block Operator
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