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 8903439 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 95184674 epoch_slot_no: 403874 block_no: 8903262 slot_leader_id: 6424224 size: 42971 time: 2023-06-14 13:56:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9235f5bce3dfe6eee0579d753a8423024b57093bd3561c259357dd145459b62Block Operator
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