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 8874818 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 94597328 epoch_slot_no: 248528 block_no: 8874641 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 88974 time: 2023-06-07 18:46:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe69c435c732fa749a41d22e45a834ece2ea3becdad43ef2caa2e9cebf0f37bceBlock Operator
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