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 8918895 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95501654 epoch_slot_no: 288854 block_no: 8918718 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 34282 time: 2023-06-18 05:59:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5879e3a7ec9ca25e8f145e4eff4ad969b5a2ce8a1f001b4b77e7b6da83bb82afBlock Operator
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