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 8889269 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94890727 epoch_slot_no: 109927 block_no: 8889092 slot_leader_id: 7582145 size: 32424 time: 2023-06-11 04:16:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ec14c699d309210ee974a738a5c3786db253aaf5087b5e6bee6c0c6534b94c1Block Operator
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