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 8912485 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 95372616 epoch_slot_no: 159816 block_no: 8912308 slot_leader_id: 8680906 size: 62800 time: 2023-06-16 18:08:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc41bd3f3326ce3e2025f98ff8c5d95055dcad732d5712e25c869c760e718f0d5Block Operator
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