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 8897920 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95070228 epoch_slot_no: 289428 block_no: 8897743 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 86982 time: 2023-06-13 06:08:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa06bdceb1ee67720619f5e29d8377028a4caa5dca0f7a7d3f99b721782942ecbBlock Operator
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