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 8898090 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 95073652 epoch_slot_no: 292852 block_no: 8897913 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 21796 time: 2023-06-13 07:05:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59c5c9e2003f4c045ff343e97e06f8b6e359b358d12cc24d0f80c02d32e61140Block Operator
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