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 8891730 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94941517 epoch_slot_no: 160717 block_no: 8891553 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 46645 time: 2023-06-11 18:23:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19e26df506c6551f7bbe40ba4b77193131a01274ed096f128222b86581b3cd3dBlock Operator
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