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 8870549 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 94508596 epoch_slot_no: 159796 block_no: 8870372 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 4592 time: 2023-06-06 18:08:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a9450e33afe498ae3aa242d6b8f58b89b3fd4950499b38b32964fd34befa3a8Block Operator
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