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 8905261 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 95221727 epoch_slot_no: 8927 block_no: 8905084 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 83321 time: 2023-06-15 00:13:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88e8dd13872460af7973b8c59eff230c57c3a77a693a19636422f201a6e7c3e9Block Operator
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