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 8910674 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 95335636 epoch_slot_no: 122836 block_no: 8910497 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 60089 time: 2023-06-16 07:52:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40b48e583eda3c7b8407bb46b99407c0735119485b11cc9b346431e01fb05b07Block Operator
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