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 8868470 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 94466856 epoch_slot_no: 118056 block_no: 8868293 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 83590 time: 2023-06-06 06:32:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbe7e0a27331ef93ca3ba80f9d7ba658f54f9f44548b254ebd3e410d69ed0b58Block Operator
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