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 8873656 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94572818 epoch_slot_no: 224018 block_no: 8873479 slot_leader_id: 8873656 size: 81124 time: 2023-06-07 11:58:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd7902fa0b6b2fa979e216184fa201d1d6b35b8bcfeae6bbbca25ba1dfe7721eBlock Operator
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