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 8899150 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95096678 epoch_slot_no: 315878 block_no: 8898973 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 80724 time: 2023-06-13 13:29:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb55e7bf86e64b7f3a3dc5353fe75a850ef9b35ffc9d1a93ae2d14efe86570391Block Operator
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