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 8901994 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95155638 epoch_slot_no: 374838 block_no: 8901817 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 48964 time: 2023-06-14 05:52:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde3f74a5df380747a09cf375e3a953fdaab320735a09ad51bf80e5043dacf4e8Block Operator
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