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 8887672 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 94857709 epoch_slot_no: 76909 block_no: 8887495 slot_leader_id: 6899832 size: 68619 time: 2023-06-10 19:06:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65637748e8a57a5c08bd5f6ea8649659b9f0761fb86cff7aa653c33f960f77daBlock Operator
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