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 8878033 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 94662142 epoch_slot_no: 313342 block_no: 8877856 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 46333 time: 2023-06-08 12:47:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd2e419c34b307950a0b9b3a2b708f8cdc6a5b90fd8033bb214dfa96e22aa961Block Operator
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