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 8888115 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94867097 epoch_slot_no: 86297 block_no: 8887938 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 67425 time: 2023-06-10 21:43:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x006238295debcaf54899493e88a0be1127153b98ce9285cfab468750e6e81d22Block Operator
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