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 8905091 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 95218358 epoch_slot_no: 5558 block_no: 8904914 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 69916 time: 2023-06-14 23:17:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7089eb88230d0ff7d7ef62b736ab79d06ceb1ba35a3b496ea6f3e01167decd48Block Operator
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