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 8921678 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 95558694 epoch_slot_no: 345894 block_no: 8921501 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 62075 time: 2023-06-18 21:49:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36a304401405e0c3066131fc13f3bd2c9e7a7e693c62b0eea94c6ba1a935189dBlock Operator
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