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 8884396 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 94791093 epoch_slot_no: 10293 block_no: 8884219 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 79808 time: 2023-06-10 00:36:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcfffd9b81d177815a149cc8858802d83bfcb8687a58927c1302f7dcb5234b79Block Operator
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