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 8868738 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 94472083 epoch_slot_no: 123283 block_no: 8868561 slot_leader_id: 6802730 size: 85592 time: 2023-06-06 07:59:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ce2ff0a2bc7be8a4c2d62da3f3bb3ba9274a82f63f4262243284aea8e08730bBlock Operator
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