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 8875263 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 94606558 epoch_slot_no: 257758 block_no: 8875086 slot_leader_id: 5954423 size: 36607 time: 2023-06-07 21:20:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8116e61f77418ff6d1d9581479165576bd3b9dccde112e053c4063a64f3491b1Block Operator
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