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 8870139 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 94500231 epoch_slot_no: 151431 block_no: 8869962 slot_leader_id: 8776083 size: 87890 time: 2023-06-06 15:48:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe20b02c394b327670c9db445fc579411bda0f8a6ea05ff42f322b9a07de6e28eBlock Operator
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