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 8905446 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95225754 epoch_slot_no: 12954 block_no: 8905269 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 40606 time: 2023-06-15 01:20:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f7d13bc6ff1e06755f4976a8ed6f08eef49fe9581908fb85157c3709f7c72f3Block Operator
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