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 8868358 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 94464731 epoch_slot_no: 115931 block_no: 8868181 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 87193 time: 2023-06-06 05:57:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab8104e1e506bafd6a46a5543e76790b19b27d71ea5aefbb45a7b770858df8cbBlock Operator
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