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 8896136 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 95032834 epoch_slot_no: 252034 block_no: 8895959 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 86345 time: 2023-06-12 19:45:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x726a58ad8d1250cef5a89a3a6f0edb21a405035e12aeda22e6cd1e7e487f7da6Block Operator
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