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 8906607 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 95250229 epoch_slot_no: 37429 block_no: 8906430 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 80590 time: 2023-06-15 08:08:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c2e57ec1feef1232422048e23d364b0e00071aa85f160e271db0d9889eba2e2Block Operator
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