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 8918694 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 95497754 epoch_slot_no: 284954 block_no: 8918517 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 14484 time: 2023-06-18 04:54:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c42982e0387ab44c847e3cd7efb445b3542d50c60e9d46754c867bc2a4a60afBlock Operator
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