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 8876681 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 94635455 epoch_slot_no: 286655 block_no: 8876504 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 45942 time: 2023-06-08 05:22:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87a5da4c71e77bd4b8ab709c888c5f01bb337c08d842dc8b1b02c2114cafe2daBlock Operator
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