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 8872790 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 94555132 epoch_slot_no: 206332 block_no: 8872613 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 76145 time: 2023-06-07 07:03:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81cb890b8ab9194dd78bdb027dfcde644ed3d80c006fa4b9fb3fc52741acff78Block Operator
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