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 8873186 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 94563092 epoch_slot_no: 214292 block_no: 8873009 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 14546 time: 2023-06-07 09:16:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85991a06b77255de1b865958a9ed39231f35dd5bc081f7c1129811195f060ff2Block Operator
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