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 8909046 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 95301378 epoch_slot_no: 88578 block_no: 8908869 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 80172 time: 2023-06-15 22:21:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d40ea4469945f8a0174fa3b1dbf912d84c9462a12d12860e7cbe1759b3f03efBlock Operator
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