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 8910795 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 95338081 epoch_slot_no: 125281 block_no: 8910618 slot_leader_id: 8873656 size: 29683 time: 2023-06-16 08:32:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf625f81e7c43b28ae21cf6de11bf592324b9759b164ca8214efe729df29a5982Block Operator
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