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 8900161 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 95117325 epoch_slot_no: 336525 block_no: 8899984 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 22482 time: 2023-06-13 19:13:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56fdb25b48d5b90c2efd77f74ec5c783ae6307edc51a22220e010348b3629ec4Block Operator
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