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 8890167 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 94909210 epoch_slot_no: 128410 block_no: 8889990 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 1013 time: 2023-06-11 09:25:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf22c3bae8a950918fc74d3fbc49ac227ae35e80f2b629c85f3889866b0fa1c8Block Operator
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