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 8897531 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 95062271 epoch_slot_no: 281471 block_no: 8897354 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 4131 time: 2023-06-13 03:56:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5634b8bf1ae862a42ff668ccd67ee6dbec34633631f1c9f07cd436231548961Block Operator
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