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 8909973 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 95320741 epoch_slot_no: 107941 block_no: 8909796 slot_leader_id: 8476555 size: 29070 time: 2023-06-16 03:43:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x348bcdf421c4b1baa5e66d5229d93afb87f16aebf8c2a18a6a0a9727d71bd25bBlock Operator
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