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 8870560 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94508745 epoch_slot_no: 159945 block_no: 8870383 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 62256 time: 2023-06-06 18:10:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bab062694dbb03f4554c2a72c5f07664dc2189c6306e865deb8cd3c0bc8eaf2Block Operator
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