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 8916407 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 95451129 epoch_slot_no: 238329 block_no: 8916230 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 39324 time: 2023-06-17 15:57:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa656086619ba31e51beda6b268520cf68666c7a3e1d2b239b9279ed81697d934Block Operator
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