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 8917405 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 95471051 epoch_slot_no: 258251 block_no: 8917228 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 33878 time: 2023-06-17 21:29:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd90fe61cef9d5686635629c64aa6dac17c73b7c718bc6cdca0ce58ac0c0685c9Block Operator
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