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 8904704 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 95210242 epoch_slot_no: 429442 block_no: 8904527 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 87352 time: 2023-06-14 21:02:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd59586d28c2e1dc5b4eac4103ca51776fab4bcb0cb063c63f75e8675a7352bdaBlock Operator
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