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 8904257 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 95201232 epoch_slot_no: 420432 block_no: 8904080 slot_leader_id: 5681589 size: 57890 time: 2023-06-14 18:32:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1f12a96295671cb400e6f6c2d4b59f76a9e70867fc9c33b32d905ee6762dd3eBlock Operator
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