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 8879884 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 94698812 epoch_slot_no: 350012 block_no: 8879707 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 43053 time: 2023-06-08 22:58:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6167089ea18c34313e276d13936cd6e7871da2555deba8f2cac8b4288966e6daBlock Operator
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