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 8912288 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 95368777 epoch_slot_no: 155977 block_no: 8912111 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 81667 time: 2023-06-16 17:04:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68e8954d0162bd25e5b32d0c09f6224d3117a0f074fe0ebb618e67dbd2785f2Block Operator
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