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 8887149 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 94846844 epoch_slot_no: 66044 block_no: 8886972 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 88115 time: 2023-06-10 16:05:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e88ff2730732a45dd1f909a03837cb2d5679d7070993ffe1afe413389e659fdBlock Operator
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