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 8887290 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 94849668 epoch_slot_no: 68868 block_no: 8887113 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 56832 time: 2023-06-10 16:52:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6c7f9490a93f6dc3a3d08a694a2fec0f9db1638ff44707de6546394db8c5880Block Operator
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