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 8881226 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94726664 epoch_slot_no: 377864 block_no: 8881049 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 78476 time: 2023-06-09 06:42:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb95689cbe6edfa6dd9e0dcdfb3196715e7702dc4e87fdc0842faa900547ec4eBlock Operator
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