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 8870298 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 94503500 epoch_slot_no: 154700 block_no: 8870121 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 88272 time: 2023-06-06 16:43:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d2b9c23abf18fa139912d42f9ee17eb9246bb1a4a697a0ed27f05c5450bcf21Block Operator
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