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 8905073 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 95217929 epoch_slot_no: 5129 block_no: 8904896 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 80870 time: 2023-06-14 23:10:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2949f8b6bfa9d1cca390997c9517b60ad9dba58d5eeb8f58e2937f232bb83f2Block Operator
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