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 8872436 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 94547330 epoch_slot_no: 198530 block_no: 8872259 slot_leader_id: 6802730 size: 65394 time: 2023-06-07 04:53:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x599553185302936978304087435234ea8c54150e11da0f6e176d5511863435c5Block Operator
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