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 8899157 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 95096897 epoch_slot_no: 316097 block_no: 8898980 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 87538 time: 2023-06-13 13:33:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a925edb52e2ac4c06b3a926216651159c012cf05150e9414f2a089a35a73e21Block Operator
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