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 8907513 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 95269221 epoch_slot_no: 56421 block_no: 8907336 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 71488 time: 2023-06-15 13:25:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc0dd8a609fe48fdcec9fba3e434817c76c3c527bef888bcb82cb830f7fb036dBlock Operator
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