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 8886481 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 94832794 epoch_slot_no: 51994 block_no: 8886304 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 81664 time: 2023-06-10 12:11:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65dcae9c0aa9886d01b73ef3b8bf3e30a39ff6de8cc2e6ea571d5a7524904b0bBlock Operator
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