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 8884372 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 94790640 epoch_slot_no: 9840 block_no: 8884195 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 11503 time: 2023-06-10 00:28:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x486388345aa2d050a87985c03a1fae63bfeeb4735d99b86c57253338d0e306c2Block Operator
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