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 8874995 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 94601067 epoch_slot_no: 252267 block_no: 8874818 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 85804 time: 2023-06-07 19:49:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53588f8664534def2cde304a45f6f825bdaf3f96f24af7cd7d246421f34c1de0Block Operator
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