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 8895052 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 95010339 epoch_slot_no: 229539 block_no: 8894875 slot_leader_id: 5564909 size: 45000 time: 2023-06-12 13:30:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471c2eec17e833e02d8df72f02b65aef038c069ab490c32941849d7443153284Block Operator
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