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 8877933 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 94660162 epoch_slot_no: 311362 block_no: 8877756 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 35040 time: 2023-06-08 12:14:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b3fe4ec2a89059d55a0a5561439dccf08f673f8824367b1b4954c64ae693dfeBlock Operator
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