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 8871643 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 94531044 epoch_slot_no: 182244 block_no: 8871466 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 74883 time: 2023-06-07 00:22:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f5ba16aff813d2bcdbf41f9116ee7298d278f9bc5d400c619fb79df94dbf35Block Operator
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