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 8909149 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 95303356 epoch_slot_no: 90556 block_no: 8908972 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 79398 time: 2023-06-15 22:54:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d4f2cccfb5c06930291f3eb1b37ff9f9b7ef27f4d82d6fcf0f4059442061bb0Block Operator
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