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 8868630 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 94469868 epoch_slot_no: 121068 block_no: 8868453 slot_leader_id: 8484595 size: 81542 time: 2023-06-06 07:22:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdd947ac80c199fbd016b3fa8b1ab22f649d41fc70bce32cd7fbc0ecd058e8d0Block Operator
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