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 8924159 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 95610876 epoch_slot_no: 398076 block_no: 8923982 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 26809 time: 2023-06-19 12:19:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x506caa21cfa7c553238f14ee5c7086b4f9be3d1919aa8bcba5ade97e2616543cBlock Operator
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