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 8918836 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 95500604 epoch_slot_no: 287804 block_no: 8918659 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 41782 time: 2023-06-18 05:41:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55a74c8a102d61aff22970a8ce90e9618fc9e8da0eab8937afecdfa4f3bf4cc9Block Operator
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