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 8868799 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 94473501 epoch_slot_no: 124701 block_no: 8868622 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 62399 time: 2023-06-06 08:23:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6091ed8d86a9a325fca932de503a929c232bac38d30b66904c7a31ca9c96e1daBlock Operator
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