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 8914050 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 95403443 epoch_slot_no: 190643 block_no: 8913873 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 54565 time: 2023-06-17 02:42:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe45edc22682035ad826ef62e7ce0fff8eb535f01ac4cac779f1b8c3df52569f5Block Operator
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