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 8889618 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 94897992 epoch_slot_no: 117192 block_no: 8889441 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 24372 time: 2023-06-11 06:18:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70cfe9c5fbe6c700caacc5fbd22e62f03c60abda64f25d7da950a8cf0d04fc43Block Operator
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