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 8880373 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 94709069 epoch_slot_no: 360269 block_no: 8880196 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 51150 time: 2023-06-09 01:49:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x306522ed4b5a9870174a5f7ceb5ee619f203ac767bcdd283d50ae29a9fed210cBlock Operator
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