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 8873607 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 94571878 epoch_slot_no: 223078 block_no: 8873430 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 88049 time: 2023-06-07 11:42:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x316be7dbc10f452ae3b3c0b3f7e9b03e3827da2120b925e919e025824493b57eBlock Operator
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