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 8901629 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 95147757 epoch_slot_no: 366957 block_no: 8901452 slot_leader_id: 7601525 size: 26122 time: 2023-06-14 03:40:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62cee6bbbd4f4d7e37698c97b6669454a568482b5fffcb903ca0c5c0707968faBlock Operator
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