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 8917168 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 95466371 epoch_slot_no: 253571 block_no: 8916991 slot_leader_id: 4583210 size: 4237 time: 2023-06-17 20:11:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd73e5027d0d851710725ab9bb91caa221450ae50b04116fa426f1c4aba7a1c65Block Operator
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