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 8910196 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 95325212 epoch_slot_no: 112412 block_no: 8910019 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 44911 time: 2023-06-16 04:58:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78246a2a7961d6e622b403754964d4eefd3b2bb91e05224cdacb27cda7b4b2ebBlock Operator
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