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 8888497 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 94874718 epoch_slot_no: 93918 block_no: 8888320 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 22484 time: 2023-06-10 23:50:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4df5997cb1776a516db03a00e39a9a9b2b033dd419f5741a8eac86ba559ee6a1Block Operator
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