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 8907944 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 95277968 epoch_slot_no: 65168 block_no: 8907767 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 83330 time: 2023-06-15 15:50:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2370ae0cd8b56279b7038dd9fa0e6c34c31579436a940b3da5476023e8eea8acBlock Operator
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