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 8874040 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 94580530 epoch_slot_no: 231730 block_no: 8873863 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 86702 time: 2023-06-07 14:07:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56557d8912942d1a628d3206fcbf81a1eaaa468a1a071e01f84ef0d16f362f9Block Operator
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