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 8875115 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 94603270 epoch_slot_no: 254470 block_no: 8874938 slot_leader_id: 8459093 size: 80365 time: 2023-06-07 20:26:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e34d761bfe056a238e86331decd7709ecfc39e314f8b9a2c2bcf6bb4b524a2eBlock Operator
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