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 8883157 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 94766525 epoch_slot_no: 417725 block_no: 8882980 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 88666 time: 2023-06-09 17:46:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37671cd05489b0b68ca9182640880f18f5a27f347dc234cc8b792967a6cf30ffBlock Operator
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