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 8904532 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95206887 epoch_slot_no: 426087 block_no: 8904355 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 43206 time: 2023-06-14 20:06:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb3a74b9572683eac34b155ca95f867f232010c0b0ed6d3ca5ca87d09cf0e4b3Block Operator
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