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 8896040 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 95031034 epoch_slot_no: 250234 block_no: 8895863 slot_leader_id: 6993634 size: 80293 time: 2023-06-12 19:15:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f9bdf191fde56d45ff177415eadb9936754fdc85cab60ffb2f656f0cf6be854Block Operator
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