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 8912603 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95375224 epoch_slot_no: 162424 block_no: 8912426 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 85154 time: 2023-06-16 18:51:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0636313277e4c7726c2dc0a824e5b77ab527d036fd4dfe6d151c06ccf2523f5aBlock Operator
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