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 8874687 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 94594528 epoch_slot_no: 245728 block_no: 8874510 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 88897 time: 2023-06-07 18:00:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6ceb693959cfce39db4ff5be01407315a679b4c1e7e11a7fdf02b382248ea2bBlock Operator
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