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 8879918 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 94699496 epoch_slot_no: 350696 block_no: 8879741 slot_leader_id: 8229295 size: 81582 time: 2023-06-08 23:09:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb09f322cf1fbbc4843683d928e32b3f0f02f245ffee1edcefc53e7830a678f4Block Operator
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