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 8888238 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94869846 epoch_slot_no: 89046 block_no: 8888061 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 80892 time: 2023-06-10 22:28:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fa44879d491f63269071f9ea67d2e0a3523529a76e978d88baa338b9a3a6005Block Operator
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