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 8917337 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 95469646 epoch_slot_no: 256846 block_no: 8917160 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 43103 time: 2023-06-17 21:05:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d228af908236a18524ddaa7aabcd512a707b723b90cf67faaa8e5eca2bc3bbeBlock Operator
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