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 8921262 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 95550235 epoch_slot_no: 337435 block_no: 8921085 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 80831 time: 2023-06-18 19:28:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dd97ed81468ce1261315562423c0f452ee5a42f96c418fbe2277d8216cbd6a9Block Operator
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