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 8880263 Details
Epoch: 416Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 94707201
epoch_slot_no: 358401
block_no: 8880086
slot_leader_id: 8552053
size: 13104
time: 2023-06-09 01:18:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9caeeeefa7ffacffed4f2e0bae1bbf62655724a3f7aa9af926de6574ce1531f5
Block Operator
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