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 8890997 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 94926429 epoch_slot_no: 145629 block_no: 8890820 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 52059 time: 2023-06-11 14:12:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d37f0079169c8c6f675ee7ae6d87415ece1b53a2d8d7773b8d854d3fdd39b0bBlock Operator
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