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 8888253 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 94870015 epoch_slot_no: 89215 block_no: 8888076 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 73353 time: 2023-06-10 22:31:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bacdd9fcfa1a6cdfbb75a58deacca69fa6964a72cc0a05243453f166aae4f34Block Operator
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