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 8880449 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94710852 epoch_slot_no: 362052 block_no: 8880272 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 77883 time: 2023-06-09 02:19:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0fafc3fc48bb5b9d5dc4a4189a0f2d88bad887d4b1f7fcfd26567ae54b38682Block Operator
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