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 8896250 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 95035479 epoch_slot_no: 254679 block_no: 8896073 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 8808 time: 2023-06-12 20:29:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf8d1bbc1493e25d48e4978120fca16e60ab12cf77e35c87ee4d06a0915592a7Block Operator
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