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 8878679 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 94674667 epoch_slot_no: 325867 block_no: 8878502 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 68725 time: 2023-06-08 16:15:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6c6c17c5e9c4a3a25e5a9495e6516903a848b55650dd4f298aea3b993b24dfbBlock Operator
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