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 8923634 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 95599857 epoch_slot_no: 387057 block_no: 8923457 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 61415 time: 2023-06-19 09:15:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabfa70c169de2551873c23aaf93c5b939359265eec1db792154c8698d78e3dceBlock Operator
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