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 8890456 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 94915045 epoch_slot_no: 134245 block_no: 8890279 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 58267 time: 2023-06-11 11:02:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d3e88582c1d6498c9a7bb83ebca9275dcad07e72e0210ab0b602ec6254ab485Block Operator
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