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 8881717 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 94738111 epoch_slot_no: 389311 block_no: 8881540 slot_leader_id: 8863209 size: 58422 time: 2023-06-09 09:53:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0ec79844a795552cb0cf7b21c7b77fdd407cd0e5c23e70c8f28b0bf2a1362b5Block Operator
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