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 8907172 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 95261724 epoch_slot_no: 48924 block_no: 8906995 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 27135 time: 2023-06-15 11:20:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3712b15284cdebd2d928d61fa052b914e71e4bb1c6808bd569ee8738dcc0f07eBlock Operator
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