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 8878822 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 94677430 epoch_slot_no: 328630 block_no: 8878645 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 82317 time: 2023-06-08 17:02:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b48d5f976c6a0aa298f873a35ff79162244487f5aa6f919eed666583e811f5cBlock Operator
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