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 8912433 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 95371622 epoch_slot_no: 158822 block_no: 8912256 slot_leader_id: 5600213 size: 88717 time: 2023-06-16 17:51:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28da67cea66a6c4f6d731dad569d87c04873dc98e8f8959568348e498747ded1Block Operator
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