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 8897697 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 95065215 epoch_slot_no: 284415 block_no: 8897520 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 44146 time: 2023-06-13 04:45:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cf975d5e99666fd3200ab1d7d5c02bb8f47f3a912df9a4f7f3f36c453591bf8Block Operator
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