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 8901086 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 95136735 epoch_slot_no: 355935 block_no: 8900909 slot_leader_id: 8773621 size: 31178 time: 2023-06-14 00:37:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc7c166d0e6eab20d22d37980eba38af3ef11d0f2fe4aa3492172aacd1a83807Block Operator
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