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 8869218 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 94482157 epoch_slot_no: 133357 block_no: 8869041 slot_leader_id: 7023601 size: 25963 time: 2023-06-06 10:47:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd3dae3ed12de644fb1051c93633322c2ecea33aa0022d5ad647abf1740e204aBlock Operator
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