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 8904248 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 95200994 epoch_slot_no: 420194 block_no: 8904071 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 83924 time: 2023-06-14 18:28:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24ded06be1d211baf6e183e3515f569d51b81bea5e4749d5b029a3e8e18a9900Block Operator
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