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 8878191 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 94665700 epoch_slot_no: 316900 block_no: 8878014 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 88575 time: 2023-06-08 13:46:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d1ecc0efbb68119105d32b922b77a5abbe06f0df120d0a36475190b9155e23bBlock Operator
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