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 8911885 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 95360402 epoch_slot_no: 147602 block_no: 8911708 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 81148 time: 2023-06-16 14:44:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3b0895a3def4635b896a1ce9b645d7184bb9f243a04a608c0fb2e8018e647d1Block Operator
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