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 8888411 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94873179 epoch_slot_no: 92379 block_no: 8888234 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 35123 time: 2023-06-10 23:24:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x598bf003d1d2a954d272ad686ec3d094ff7bed98b819cf49522a3ddf156d1a59Block Operator
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