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 8920474 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 95534217 epoch_slot_no: 321417 block_no: 8920297 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 66706 time: 2023-06-18 15:01:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x056745120e3134382f4580db72b303509d34d28075db75605d5ebb7b9dff4a42Block Operator
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