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 8906759 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 95253175 epoch_slot_no: 40375 block_no: 8906582 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 38615 time: 2023-06-15 08:57:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d41badb858d13555261f10c73663974d04e8613fc57e529bbdb1595394ff74eBlock Operator
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