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 8873238 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 94564024 epoch_slot_no: 215224 block_no: 8873061 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 78530 time: 2023-06-07 09:31:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0b56a5034fb19cfb6d10492b4fec5f85a04c9812cae7ce6b9abecb597da6289Block Operator
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