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 8874931 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 94599818 epoch_slot_no: 251018 block_no: 8874754 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 85665 time: 2023-06-07 19:28:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1375e21822fc0089720a13d1000eb44f58be1450ea9e41da4ea909c91526feb6Block Operator
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