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 8871184 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94521883 epoch_slot_no: 173083 block_no: 8871007 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 88511 time: 2023-06-06 21:49:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d432f7f4f68333bd49637a4cebf89cf2d45e3fe8221a092f922d4fef076c898Block Operator
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