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 8916050 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 95443433 epoch_slot_no: 230633 block_no: 8915873 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 32728 time: 2023-06-17 13:48:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf96e2a3ef30432ce0ddb313e0c7759379398ed388ad076bb8a417d6962be3ea8Block Operator
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