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 8921124 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95547659 epoch_slot_no: 334859 block_no: 8920947 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 41369 time: 2023-06-18 18:45:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe8d57d3287ef25af30807ec6d2d5d5ba81b8a7ffeacfea89cd61c0df2380e55Block Operator
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