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 8871662 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94531433 epoch_slot_no: 182633 block_no: 8871485 slot_leader_id: 5533488 size: 87540 time: 2023-06-07 00:28:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaecfa6947d40a2003d3bf95e38ce7fcfa3d8f2d347919b05286e400f31f7a926Block Operator
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