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 8872283 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 94544105 epoch_slot_no: 195305 block_no: 8872106 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 11157 time: 2023-06-07 03:59:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x580c492a871096ee02227b30b76838c5a0f8a26fc1029bf1b83cc2a389e7f6a4Block Operator
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