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 8925504 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 95637676 epoch_slot_no: 424876 block_no: 8925327 slot_leader_id: 8925504 size: 65378 time: 2023-06-19 19:46:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8500a4eaced93beddcdf9e32c90cf558bc324587521a4abd496fd30d98d00d0Block Operator
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