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 8907004 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 95258386 epoch_slot_no: 45586 block_no: 8906827 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 88638 time: 2023-06-15 10:24:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd12fe02b7306df3f1a06f1a0f66d954892864e7ea1de0398f3db8f28d6f61044Block Operator
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