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 8887937 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 94863357 epoch_slot_no: 82557 block_no: 8887760 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 52147 time: 2023-06-10 20:40:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f535dad7f8909184f01c8817a276579d747cee81276cfd3416db18319da9639Block Operator
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