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 8870822 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94514260 epoch_slot_no: 165460 block_no: 8870645 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 88427 time: 2023-06-06 19:42:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e29681ac6c4225485a2404b7f61006ee0e7f63e53921e3f0466a95c9e229501Block Operator
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