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 8917390 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 95470697 epoch_slot_no: 257897 block_no: 8917213 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 41790 time: 2023-06-17 21:23:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc82d40bf92b1c373978356790e5976ae4eda21d919bc0a5c6bd1396f85e53a78Block Operator
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