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 8898159 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 95075025 epoch_slot_no: 294225 block_no: 8897982 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 58334 time: 2023-06-13 07:28:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdf503d6204ff6fc760317d19e703922edbbb0ee7a23bf6aaf388f36ef6497fbBlock Operator
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