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 8869071 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94478768 epoch_slot_no: 129968 block_no: 8868894 slot_leader_id: 7504121 size: 82836 time: 2023-06-06 09:50:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd6ae23f0d98092feec34fd4ee4c7cdb6495e5ba139ba9445e84941a8449736Block Operator
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