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 8872947 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94558334 epoch_slot_no: 209534 block_no: 8872770 slot_leader_id: 8661053 size: 51719 time: 2023-06-07 07:57:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf99b86707b1a032fb742c8dc25d778e74f33d8b91bdda0ce40091997dacb867aBlock Operator
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