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 8914635 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 95415791 epoch_slot_no: 202991 block_no: 8914458 slot_leader_id: 4562380 size: 58426 time: 2023-06-17 06:08:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eb06fb6a92ffdbccd295f44f255772c3cd5c4e510cee35a8daa2dc6aef4d9ebBlock Operator
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