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 8884795 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 94798594 epoch_slot_no: 17794 block_no: 8884618 slot_leader_id: 8863035 size: 83477 time: 2023-06-10 02:41:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac059a5a1427305840bc9f6bf0b7c67d6eae832eb2e02f1e7b8549ad626dd9ecBlock Operator
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