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 8883279 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 94768780 epoch_slot_no: 419980 block_no: 8883102 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 75759 time: 2023-06-09 18:24:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ba16e7c1383974d6ee6f6cf6b6d38a4c7c94269dc4909c43d7f99ebd0be82bBlock Operator
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