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 8888573 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94876577 epoch_slot_no: 95777 block_no: 8888396 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 40904 time: 2023-06-11 00:21:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f75213d4e20343b0f9bc3b009ac6f5271a42b76a28de1e498d4b12ed08cefc2Block Operator
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