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 8918458 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 95493186 epoch_slot_no: 280386 block_no: 8918281 slot_leader_id: 8234376 size: 79598 time: 2023-06-18 03:37:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fb9eb3d1eabefdea40f52c072fed24febdb2ec98ef5e0adc0aa8dbbf4a6c51dBlock Operator
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