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 8869626 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 94490477 epoch_slot_no: 141677 block_no: 8869449 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 87146 time: 2023-06-06 13:06:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eaa8fdd5a53c4ff7a77d58710cbef2058b584699cbbcf5b0740fa6ea56e3bd3Block Operator
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