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 8899367 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 95101272 epoch_slot_no: 320472 block_no: 8899190 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 87781 time: 2023-06-13 14:46:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7450b72c388da5fbdb6e8665f24c27d380547819d7efbd63f455140f4201ac3Block Operator
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