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 8873399 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94567526 epoch_slot_no: 218726 block_no: 8873222 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 86067 time: 2023-06-07 10:30:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf74d5c76c6783400d045a2ab256c3a2b555cf23a359e295d54b1edbed71418b0Block Operator
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