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 8921206 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 95549194 epoch_slot_no: 336394 block_no: 8921029 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 22531 time: 2023-06-18 19:11:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe963ff45ee7b7ef75a76f232ffde410f4356344100d1d11a81098657500c99f4Block Operator
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