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 8897268 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 95057504 epoch_slot_no: 276704 block_no: 8897091 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 52422 time: 2023-06-13 02:36:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e1c543407226327448ba20ce2e49a75e5a4d7540d6ee031c98853db53e29772Block Operator
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