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 8920410 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 95532632 epoch_slot_no: 319832 block_no: 8920233 slot_leader_id: 7998108 size: 30501 time: 2023-06-18 14:35:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf26d00ac7a35a6105f1d0b6af09e587ca8e25c823ff26638b4992ba1a69801aBlock Operator
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