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 8881096 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 94724028 epoch_slot_no: 375228 block_no: 8880919 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 3658 time: 2023-06-09 05:58:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef14816809db55add4ba04a6011aafcf5aeeb43e3dc9a2e4a0c225bed6b3bcd1Block Operator
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