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 8896453 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 95040057 epoch_slot_no: 259257 block_no: 8896276 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 42710 time: 2023-06-12 21:45:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e9bf56561021d1191c28676e67f171ebc0cfd7b5a7d4382a225406c0525cacBlock Operator
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