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 8926167 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 95650964 epoch_slot_no: 6164 block_no: 8925990 slot_leader_id: 8863049 size: 82430 time: 2023-06-19 23:27:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd610812880d7f4acfa4944dfee4e34887393217429ee8685a69fb8a311d564d2Block Operator
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