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 8869012 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94477574 epoch_slot_no: 128774 block_no: 8868835 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 80468 time: 2023-06-06 09:31:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38b8404ba2314192268d29be672162f28a12972b9e418777af95c152ba80ff63Block Operator
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