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 8918173 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 95487581 epoch_slot_no: 274781 block_no: 8917996 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 62453 time: 2023-06-18 02:04:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf14a9bec9c3e4adf9979919baec8fb7fcea8c8dc7000023b3dc178dd389847dBlock Operator
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