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 8925966 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 95646252 epoch_slot_no: 1452 block_no: 8925789 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 82764 time: 2023-06-19 22:09:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6e4b0ccbafff83568f09faed08b423571309720e232aa277a2b0dc72b7d0b90Block Operator
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