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 8898548 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 95084047 epoch_slot_no: 303247 block_no: 8898371 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 87341 time: 2023-06-13 09:58:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8535187476a304fde9260a3b3e12e22773a9be66e60a378fa6d82d4131b32257Block Operator
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