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 8868514 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94467580 epoch_slot_no: 118780 block_no: 8868337 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 75292 time: 2023-06-06 06:44:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9879b6582927c5c943b603845a46bacada792e680b69f35d436e5270ed05a2a2Block Operator
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