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 8896580 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 95042671 epoch_slot_no: 261871 block_no: 8896403 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 57426 time: 2023-06-12 22:29:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05e9af85454c2832a9c8fc350a76e61453f5d5c710d47e1e9b2beff27bcf82ecBlock Operator
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