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 8874588 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 94592353 epoch_slot_no: 243553 block_no: 8874411 slot_leader_id: 4618109 size: 88668 time: 2023-06-07 17:24:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f8038e9c0820e69541322dd9a0dc679893133fcd3f38eb0dddac73e5b274e1Block Operator
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