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 8883534 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 94773746 epoch_slot_no: 424946 block_no: 8883357 slot_leader_id: 8724526 size: 82278 time: 2023-06-09 19:47:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ec96e070e7ceb1e7960632c904e346a9b04ecada6e0d47899b7cb202fbe462eBlock Operator
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