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 8908797 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95295980 epoch_slot_no: 83180 block_no: 8908620 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 83378 time: 2023-06-15 20:51:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa966e057c1cd8b9bcf9ba52099ce4048eb7cb6d1ee1c9d4d5b1844b0e2459784Block Operator
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