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 8902286 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 95161175 epoch_slot_no: 380375 block_no: 8902109 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 11851 time: 2023-06-14 07:24:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3421d07aefb6ee51779bc984f8612881aa049634381b9ca8d83f4c8aefcc7e31Block Operator
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