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 8899443 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 95102853 epoch_slot_no: 322053 block_no: 8899266 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 58022 time: 2023-06-13 15:12:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105a573b14c2a48d277d9e3a752cb963d603a92cd24f44c1d23712fc9622f6ebBlock Operator
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