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 8870180 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94501107 epoch_slot_no: 152307 block_no: 8870003 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 75017 time: 2023-06-06 16:03:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4abf88713e8b087c0180c03b974afed712b3462d7892622284be5f093a2da1cBlock Operator
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