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 8890034 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 94906327 epoch_slot_no: 125527 block_no: 8889857 slot_leader_id: 6588579 size: 51238 time: 2023-06-11 08:36:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06aec0a05c56e3ef806ab4fedf3c3cea9b7271665b0f46f80a9ff4263b0ba4e0Block Operator
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