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 8903368 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 95183122 epoch_slot_no: 402322 block_no: 8903191 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 65840 time: 2023-06-14 13:30:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55175b0afd55c96af8e8c354b56c3a00bd4f3d159385a4696f61038a042ad03cBlock Operator
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