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 8905209 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 95220654 epoch_slot_no: 7854 block_no: 8905032 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 83454 time: 2023-06-14 23:55:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1c9be46a0001c1e1ac732a90c12e2e6d54cb5e1425b252d9993e0b2982e86bBlock Operator
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