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 8879609 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 94693155 epoch_slot_no: 344355 block_no: 8879432 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 87697 time: 2023-06-08 21:24:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9167a0048c264fc43393c053112527ef8ea2ca07d02e7082d750a839c697859bBlock Operator
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