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 8917083 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 95464533 epoch_slot_no: 251733 block_no: 8916906 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 55861 time: 2023-06-17 19:40:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b5ed3fbd7b9591d74e1256ef828140b177964e4de5e1d3d39767848c5569233Block Operator
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