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 8892705 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94961642 epoch_slot_no: 180842 block_no: 8892528 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 51158 time: 2023-06-11 23:58:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8db6b5bda66ee38baa405db8a2e9c358a37cbbf4b8578c70a0e50f7f647a2ab8Block Operator
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