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 8917654 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 95476259 epoch_slot_no: 263459 block_no: 8917477 slot_leader_id: 7191909 size: 6905 time: 2023-06-17 22:55:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55352eb1f8628f53f9b974c3273ba5a4c559f932c048897aa35445f4c784ec5aBlock Operator
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