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 8907029 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95258986 epoch_slot_no: 46186 block_no: 8906852 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 87368 time: 2023-06-15 10:34:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb59691c7371e71bb93804d2464a6fe0d89213e89c330d8159ab8098904a29152Block Operator
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