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 8888768 Details
Epoch: 417Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 94880618
epoch_slot_no: 99818
block_no: 8888591
slot_leader_id: 8863790
size: 41712
time: 2023-06-11 01:28:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x002f50e3942491a58e8da67214bbec1b8689b2dc4ea9f13f87121a9bb1562423
Block Operator
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