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 8891388 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 94934121 epoch_slot_no: 153321 block_no: 8891211 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 5691 time: 2023-06-11 16:20:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62c65798b25d33559341f8f916f44392670a149220e5d353c922289eef4e2f66Block Operator
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