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 8913209 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 95387250 epoch_slot_no: 174450 block_no: 8913032 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 33897 time: 2023-06-16 22:12:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a9385261c8564c76843d497294d90e10466c9074699915248b77b50a108c383Block Operator
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