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 8891616 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 94938965 epoch_slot_no: 158165 block_no: 8891439 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 74659 time: 2023-06-11 17:40:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7055099d501c699700d751228c786a27917252b1c2a6154042e7b198bfcd1404Block Operator
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