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 8876461 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 94631228 epoch_slot_no: 282428 block_no: 8876284 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 5892 time: 2023-06-08 04:11:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9f3161039ae8690131b2b3e8cb109f59a36ecfdeea253139243c9126b8c0c04Block Operator
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