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 8880517 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 94712149 epoch_slot_no: 363349 block_no: 8880340 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 50142 time: 2023-06-09 02:40:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61b0f1585249c14e08ac9d23c4b7b8c1732466b1e96fc95be24aa1b2ba992f03Block Operator
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