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 8899151 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95096690 epoch_slot_no: 315890 block_no: 8898974 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 86260 time: 2023-06-13 13:29:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbffaa6e25b6560993d7a987102b6878dc724c08bc387c1759894c3bb50319e4fBlock Operator
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