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 8881494 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 94732502 epoch_slot_no: 383702 block_no: 8881317 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 47321 time: 2023-06-09 08:19:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x324205e56ec6c44c4e59ca06ec89737f841ea3a4cd8e890eaa3ee360b3063200Block Operator
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