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 8920506 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 95534788 epoch_slot_no: 321988 block_no: 8920329 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 26228 time: 2023-06-18 15:11:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45883f448d3db3d1219869d24da512adce400804f45d71f9c5665526e4eaa13eBlock Operator
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