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 8921324 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 95551559 epoch_slot_no: 338759 block_no: 8921147 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 45289 time: 2023-06-18 19:50:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc46c24109967aabf5706f124eb7d2633beff3f9672136a1e0facb5f5a1ca1351Block Operator
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