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 8877523 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 94651583 epoch_slot_no: 302783 block_no: 8877346 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 40730 time: 2023-06-08 09:51:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b2c7a91e5e2db73ff2524df078a375a04eba6415f57c14b92e311010812a52eBlock Operator
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