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 8917123 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95465378 epoch_slot_no: 252578 block_no: 8916946 slot_leader_id: 6802730 size: 26119 time: 2023-06-17 19:54:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc686e99fd0194902c385baf191307fb8ff1123b80d3c1e1d3c8393f3b3788be2Block Operator
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