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 8882224 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 94748096 epoch_slot_no: 399296 block_no: 8882047 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 48800 time: 2023-06-09 12:39:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7792894e12dd0f18edaa6999f0ee7131a5798f3404392f3900e34593a11c71cfBlock Operator
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