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 8901286 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 95140820 epoch_slot_no: 360020 block_no: 8901109 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 37612 time: 2023-06-14 01:45:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x047d514b3f36db17f0447e97b0342c4a2c8f8ef00c166692418af362baeca1a6Block Operator
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