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 8908270 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 95284951 epoch_slot_no: 72151 block_no: 8908093 slot_leader_id: 8757452 size: 87256 time: 2023-06-15 17:47:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53994bc4bfd5f64c681727a16a65b71c71a47c2e72d1f906a63bd71acdba64cdBlock Operator
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