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 8905226 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 95221026 epoch_slot_no: 8226 block_no: 8905049 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 81377 time: 2023-06-15 00:01:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d15b7da822d26ddbf6d5798ea8187edeca35e727b26875759285fae1ef862f5Block Operator
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