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 8887046 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 94844432 epoch_slot_no: 63632 block_no: 8886869 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 81385 time: 2023-06-10 15:25:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dc17a9a10530a832a3f94eb7b561a85421583855830fc31cc4895934a0d478aBlock Operator
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