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 8899004 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 95093621 epoch_slot_no: 312821 block_no: 8898827 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 52784 time: 2023-06-13 12:38:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb20d650b20b602639e19ead7d653a0e506ac825a7b53cbdb8b6e49b1970564cBlock Operator
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