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 8871893 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 94536052 epoch_slot_no: 187252 block_no: 8871716 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 89013 time: 2023-06-07 01:45:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x639c82aa260cc853021c91476cfd28d8c0a29b24e86ccc6f28cdc4618e062bbaBlock Operator
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