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 8904451 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 95205349 epoch_slot_no: 424549 block_no: 8904274 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 87795 time: 2023-06-14 19:40:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b3be8b3531cf36d6a7e33744f21e222f3432f3180ddb3ed5ee76a59ec6319afBlock Operator
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