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 8890858 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 94923337 epoch_slot_no: 142537 block_no: 8890681 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 88731 time: 2023-06-11 13:20:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x363b4d5b4142f16dfc60f7ff6a3c139ced784e813bc0d76b0aca18f2d0d3e4f6Block Operator
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