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 8871295 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 94524117 epoch_slot_no: 175317 block_no: 8871118 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 82542 time: 2023-06-06 22:26:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c9d6197ba8b0ddc758efc4922c498a6b4c4e08d1ccfc99b009b9cfb50887560Block Operator
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