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 8917726 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 95477868 epoch_slot_no: 265068 block_no: 8917549 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 48506 time: 2023-06-17 23:22:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f7ad3d893ed0969f52a0d9f6a5719951795af7e3d84a237289b030e0a6db05fBlock Operator
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