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 8912626 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 95375737 epoch_slot_no: 162937 block_no: 8912449 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 81788 time: 2023-06-16 19:00:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86106f0d0bb6a8730bcce99a2d0a63844c0b397a3dc35b6f178a62b913323f1eBlock Operator
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