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 8868524 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94467760 epoch_slot_no: 118960 block_no: 8868347 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 88146 time: 2023-06-06 06:47:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86e40d23e3008b5865de7af56965799087083e1dffe879b4cba308667c849237Block Operator
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