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 8887084 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94845381 epoch_slot_no: 64581 block_no: 8886907 slot_leader_id: 8863716 size: 86775 time: 2023-06-10 15:41:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4908172aec4ece6832bc708691d12bb91fbe3894477036e5f463af7a85da0509Block Operator
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