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 8925204 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 95632245 epoch_slot_no: 419445 block_no: 8925027 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 85495 time: 2023-06-19 18:15:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28668b5f2b9f6ac71279d37b601d7c7cc2c3aea709fd613f966b35c0df2fa6c7Block Operator
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