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 8907668 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 95272243 epoch_slot_no: 59443 block_no: 8907491 slot_leader_id: 6461117 size: 27832 time: 2023-06-15 14:15:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e4d9238098b4907a99e8c02e16f144b9789acf6eafffd2ff4eb390c686df44Block Operator
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