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 8925359 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 95635109 epoch_slot_no: 422309 block_no: 8925182 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 87839 time: 2023-06-19 19:03:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8f6b0f7202c5a6df7c50f8f1aca666f385ae36a82c57c37aba3af7a75d427caBlock Operator
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