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 8896351 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 95037828 epoch_slot_no: 257028 block_no: 8896174 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 67603 time: 2023-06-12 21:08:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34f053a2183eef2ce1a26736db5e8b53a421e66ca655f496928990a9de4f128Block Operator
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