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 8923174 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 95590046 epoch_slot_no: 377246 block_no: 8922997 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 65007 time: 2023-06-19 06:32:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c0ca127c9a9eba04539fd25f889b100efeb2637cefa78dc58072ca22c327c52Block Operator
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