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 8907238 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 95263258 epoch_slot_no: 50458 block_no: 8907061 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 88702 time: 2023-06-15 11:45:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x279d68237e63e8cc4800be24f06efec299de1880cdc80720551fc0e99e5619c1Block Operator
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