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 8904265 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 95201372 epoch_slot_no: 420572 block_no: 8904088 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 63870 time: 2023-06-14 18:34:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb72492e1b9d429d47d689597365968f366e50a75b3d6c17d04b2ce8b495f4eeBlock Operator
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