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 8869128 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 94479884 epoch_slot_no: 131084 block_no: 8868951 slot_leader_id: 5591094 size: 88586 time: 2023-06-06 10:09:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54c35eef900333f7a722eeda528431a394cc7756652a8ba60c8f3391a9664a9dBlock Operator
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