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 8883866 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 94780419 epoch_slot_no: 431619 block_no: 8883689 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 9575 time: 2023-06-09 21:38:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63648718d94a19fc149aacf3b9e0bcf4f978d9c29d21037887cc366f12f3923bBlock Operator
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