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 8873631 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94572306 epoch_slot_no: 223506 block_no: 8873454 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 86225 time: 2023-06-07 11:49:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9b9920809a077d302dade842f5dbd7a105602e78abb4cdae0eb43f0461b9148Block Operator
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