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 8916851 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 95460132 epoch_slot_no: 247332 block_no: 8916674 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 44477 time: 2023-06-17 18:27:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x499c096e3c04d2eb31455faeb0f291b1f24605f26654fe6a7df4481f19b638eeBlock Operator
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