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 8898174 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95075474 epoch_slot_no: 294674 block_no: 8897997 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 74586 time: 2023-06-13 07:36:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26e806a512ced9278b1afde00e4fea9c57735613ee387f92890cc9f6f2e1f625Block Operator
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