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 8905441 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95225641 epoch_slot_no: 12841 block_no: 8905264 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 83376 time: 2023-06-15 01:18:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f2af1f2fd0aba19b370fd732d831e6d8e610895b5a5590419ba6927912af713Block Operator
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