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 8906398 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 95245875 epoch_slot_no: 33075 block_no: 8906221 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 81159 time: 2023-06-15 06:56:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bc36fd036cf6235e564e2a12647a3ada367aed5a816ad1bcd75d8ea13257943Block Operator
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