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 8874646 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 94593761 epoch_slot_no: 244961 block_no: 8874469 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 21164 time: 2023-06-07 17:47:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb86d49c03027efe28c85485e348c23ebfc9347c192eea0a41d8b266db6127c3eBlock Operator
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