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 8869538 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 94488556 epoch_slot_no: 139756 block_no: 8869361 slot_leader_id: 6869882 size: 88099 time: 2023-06-06 12:34:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe89e1e0cb3fb761507e24a7f064e534d3b2faeec0208cb52c143abfb6d4fc693Block Operator
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