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 8871501 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 94528160 epoch_slot_no: 179360 block_no: 8871324 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 88091 time: 2023-06-06 23:34:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb14cfc759eb7a5c30191eec5e58d20f2c282e6754574ab0ce926751ef770d1a5Block Operator
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