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 8870611 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94509765 epoch_slot_no: 160965 block_no: 8870434 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 84012 time: 2023-06-06 18:27:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7897b63f5a581406bf082cf24d1039872673368be5dc2dfe10a6ba6f6cb5cfa5Block Operator
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