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 8906504 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 95248033 epoch_slot_no: 35233 block_no: 8906327 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 88043 time: 2023-06-15 07:32:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ea60b5e5eeeda6b366751d0a50c33ac24270cb137f55fd6fc846c3bb4ed1b96Block Operator
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