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 8906835 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 95254958 epoch_slot_no: 42158 block_no: 8906658 slot_leader_id: 7311591 size: 88697 time: 2023-06-15 09:27:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x117b80850597c049ecc03e2b3b7fa315c28289f3acc9dc59264596527fda77fdBlock Operator
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