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 8870057 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 94498642 epoch_slot_no: 149842 block_no: 8869880 slot_leader_id: 4596533 size: 79427 time: 2023-06-06 15:22:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb99eb8b55282499aecd8c1032cb588610ab6520d5c98f9dc504c204c771068b7Block Operator
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