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 8873728 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94574012 epoch_slot_no: 225212 block_no: 8873551 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 88742 time: 2023-06-07 12:18:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9ac5a4be2aafb77121ada149db554716f84941d89065a28e8abf5d3758a6b2bBlock Operator
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