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 8905262 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 95221750 epoch_slot_no: 8950 block_no: 8905085 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 35705 time: 2023-06-15 00:14:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02564bd0926f3a017a93390a88042e31ca42ede4ffa0c5645ed3751ef3a19972Block Operator
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