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 8877509 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94651287 epoch_slot_no: 302487 block_no: 8877332 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 88599 time: 2023-06-08 09:46:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x807bf22d0d328d29d466c4d0417cbd15e3bffa806d3f52ecb66efb49189cacfaBlock Operator
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