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 8908157 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 95282501 epoch_slot_no: 69701 block_no: 8907980 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 88085 time: 2023-06-15 17:06:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf79e21cb5c00bab8d72e1fdad41b7a49c307e9f59578c8db2df1cc8694b50eecBlock Operator
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