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 8923428 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 95595460 epoch_slot_no: 382660 block_no: 8923251 slot_leader_id: 8863716 size: 51085 time: 2023-06-19 08:02:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeb6968da5dcd30afd11220d4abb16ed92c74df532050bf45f4f2c24cc8170e1Block Operator
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