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 8869893 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94495954 epoch_slot_no: 147154 block_no: 8869716 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 82932 time: 2023-06-06 14:37:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6900d81a8547d85dbf2cee0e31f80ea06542d769d2f4ac725f3c71f8f2931ab2Block Operator
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