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 8872882 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 94557055 epoch_slot_no: 208255 block_no: 8872705 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 49243 time: 2023-06-07 07:35:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x268da370c14b9092e256b58d4ebd02a11ea1d28c5ba4d0b12e2c9b3e38519b06Block Operator
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