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 8872976 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94558757 epoch_slot_no: 209957 block_no: 8872799 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 72959 time: 2023-06-07 08:04:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e3b3cfe8afd383930ab70d5e9d4a18eab11ce4876db0e679e4f4c417a543bc7Block Operator
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