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 8875759 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 94616730 epoch_slot_no: 267930 block_no: 8875582 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 83974 time: 2023-06-08 00:10:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x672b02e761d86ead857f8bd32356eb8d582714e2fab51c6d9a030bffc0562d9fBlock Operator
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