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 8891647 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 94939682 epoch_slot_no: 158882 block_no: 8891470 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 86594 time: 2023-06-11 17:52:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d171ae7a7aa9686dbdf635d18d3eba27e9fda7352b2f971b951239fcd1e80f0Block Operator
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