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 8875243 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 94606123 epoch_slot_no: 257323 block_no: 8875066 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 85149 time: 2023-06-07 21:13:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffd397fa3ef4c1b611dbed0ba8a9ba82eb0d48016d00ef4feae2d91250b98f7dBlock Operator
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