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 8903020 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 95176405 epoch_slot_no: 395605 block_no: 8902843 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 68547 time: 2023-06-14 11:38:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6b6c49fd3c01fd6aafcf11b77d42d989d905c926173bc15f91b09147f32b458Block Operator
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