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 8901888 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 95153397 epoch_slot_no: 372597 block_no: 8901711 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 10803 time: 2023-06-14 05:14:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x278cae439f47d1892a7ddef80cc5c5b9a62c6f0e917b14d61e944d07005f1c49Block Operator
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