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 8883593 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 94774963 epoch_slot_no: 426163 block_no: 8883416 slot_leader_id: 8862943 size: 77414 time: 2023-06-09 20:07:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b4d19f0f210552360ca42d03be6a56a8f8a9009931f5566205521a603ee569aBlock Operator
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