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 8895263 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 95014437 epoch_slot_no: 233637 block_no: 8895086 slot_leader_id: 7630734 size: 83725 time: 2023-06-12 14:38:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47e2e22434f7789d2b6df792d225749699940d64e6d4d641b1f10599a5ee0a8dBlock Operator
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