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 8882555 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94755095 epoch_slot_no: 406295 block_no: 8882378 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 60340 time: 2023-06-09 14:36:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f5a46ed643c46fe3beafaba076e0d7b78fb6b768f819092803f16de5f5b751bBlock Operator
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