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 8876498 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 94632112 epoch_slot_no: 283312 block_no: 8876321 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 71921 time: 2023-06-08 04:26:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e9743243ae89907f3cb5e4415d25a026b8c3d873ace5f73f76a82111517a954Block Operator
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