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 8910043 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 95322215 epoch_slot_no: 109415 block_no: 8909866 slot_leader_id: 4667457 size: 14939 time: 2023-06-16 04:08:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d42f5453064f59bde2d68ecf3b708c77f471426d79c9fbc763e25dab618450aBlock Operator
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