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 8908014 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 95279276 epoch_slot_no: 66476 block_no: 8907837 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 88441 time: 2023-06-15 16:12:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4ab4bfbd7167b3787f3f60c72326568f2bf3fa4e06ecafe5ff0524192d59f30Block Operator
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