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 8895035 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 95009977 epoch_slot_no: 229177 block_no: 8894858 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 15549 time: 2023-06-12 13:24:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a16e03e02eeb662284b2769c3a77c19c17a77c1a11f44d63bb6c9302afa1410Block Operator
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