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 8879509 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 94691079 epoch_slot_no: 342279 block_no: 8879332 slot_leader_id: 6011746 size: 13656 time: 2023-06-08 20:49:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf31422bca075669dafd457fa9653f25e4a87e1d6ef96d5dde115fa7434b6d1c0Block Operator
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