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 8869796 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94493785 epoch_slot_no: 144985 block_no: 8869619 slot_leader_id: 6554340 size: 84856 time: 2023-06-06 14:01:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a41cf420ac13a99cea9fcd9bae989c761c3c6e6f7fd30f1a51c850d1231a04Block Operator
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