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 8876165 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 94625277 epoch_slot_no: 276477 block_no: 8875988 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 88447 time: 2023-06-08 02:32:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51f11a33fb006dbea662d8da9b4b06423347381e1c4606758583307eeb860382Block Operator
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