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 8905223 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 95220946 epoch_slot_no: 8146 block_no: 8905046 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 80680 time: 2023-06-15 00:00:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe668982cce38978b76523ce2a8c2fd29a71a99487463be4c13223c2a8f5a2a2dBlock Operator
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