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 8891934 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94945944 epoch_slot_no: 165144 block_no: 8891757 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 45859 time: 2023-06-11 19:37:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x290e686a5297f5e31fd2f0a9c61dba5fe5f5413742cd67c15ec2298dac575de7Block Operator
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