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 8893763 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 94983377 epoch_slot_no: 202577 block_no: 8893586 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 36657 time: 2023-06-12 06:01:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd181b8b7d4efc2e668616b107bf0eb4320d0a35b257e9ec828ef774db3a34d0aBlock Operator
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