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 8872589 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94550885 epoch_slot_no: 202085 block_no: 8872412 slot_leader_id: 4635407 size: 34089 time: 2023-06-07 05:52:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a60a956dc785b916b8b2430d8509cf2ea9fec20efbbc133d073a6ef1dc5f37aBlock Operator
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