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 8887067 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 94845040 epoch_slot_no: 64240 block_no: 8886890 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 83390 time: 2023-06-10 15:35:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x624ecfe3aa38f7b11c0d1e5f886943a4d7f6808a5cad8868800762c0a0159750Block Operator
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