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 8916767 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 95458258 epoch_slot_no: 245458 block_no: 8916590 slot_leader_id: 6799355 size: 88647 time: 2023-06-17 17:55:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8623b263754b8a7398afe67c7446b7564bc639f47c12e4adf313a7a43cd6e9a1Block Operator
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