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 8873296 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 94565225 epoch_slot_no: 216425 block_no: 8873119 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 18964 time: 2023-06-07 09:51:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4372c59f0ccbf5e61441e5a91c8c0b8fe57b4560822889c4573a147a9a348988Block Operator
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