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 8909262 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 95305839 epoch_slot_no: 93039 block_no: 8909085 slot_leader_id: 5776318 size: 68040 time: 2023-06-15 23:35:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70397df07d098d43e31e6b74b84e44234b831950f63bf201211439a28ccea632Block Operator
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