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 8896284 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 95036278 epoch_slot_no: 255478 block_no: 8896107 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 45504 time: 2023-06-12 20:42:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3295f7aba872a59f75d70be5bbeba0b9b3d992be529c2387c50efb119ae64e63Block Operator
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