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 8919072 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 95505748 epoch_slot_no: 292948 block_no: 8918895 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 1808 time: 2023-06-18 07:07:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2386a0e2f0feabb3b3d20d7db24ff1b60c5c6887871d75de2ac692671cb97d93Block Operator
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