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 8906514 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 95248260 epoch_slot_no: 35460 block_no: 8906337 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 59872 time: 2023-06-15 07:35:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3379ed5ccb5d95b5cb4db37160d26bad56b5a41d805fb94995eeb028ff084e2dBlock Operator
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