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 8898017 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 95072240 epoch_slot_no: 291440 block_no: 8897840 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 27260 time: 2023-06-13 06:42:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43dab4bce1e9faa3cccc61f7432baa00c0e71117ba82de133243766c32a864baBlock Operator
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