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 8870741 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 94512580 epoch_slot_no: 163780 block_no: 8870564 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 81843 time: 2023-06-06 19:14:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435665a6c0af0763db98e61d484dcff903870d9d57f1d7648484efd02bf54d8eBlock Operator
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