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 8874500 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 94590362 epoch_slot_no: 241562 block_no: 8874323 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 81921 time: 2023-06-07 16:50:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac8cdcf4949eac9f5f53784fab77bf5dfe9cfe7c76d75ec6b70577b824b7797aBlock Operator
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