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 8896576 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 95042591 epoch_slot_no: 261791 block_no: 8896399 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 5068 time: 2023-06-12 22:28:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7faa76768aacec26d0bfc9e9cefeba726826802b2ab61e524598f1aa56a6b255Block Operator
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