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 8902966 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 95175190 epoch_slot_no: 394390 block_no: 8902789 slot_leader_id: 8628628 size: 46233 time: 2023-06-14 11:18:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ab60462d3a7c50a9e7999ce0c12a491f2956c2c1b5930964aed2b3297cb35c6Block Operator
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