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 8869185 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 94481341 epoch_slot_no: 132541 block_no: 8869008 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 87522 time: 2023-06-06 10:33:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f4d9a1c2900f2839e6f8eb288f12b2d12e0efe9c5981ef8e24c97b31f94bcb9Block Operator
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