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 8909703 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 95315007 epoch_slot_no: 102207 block_no: 8909526 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 52096 time: 2023-06-16 02:08:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x756e3e571a75100e14d2cd1fa0f175cf3e279c39893bc970b3728f00e5f77a79Block Operator
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