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 8919241 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95509324 epoch_slot_no: 296524 block_no: 8919064 slot_leader_id: 8919241 size: 42299 time: 2023-06-18 08:06:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd630278a07371696892488cda564a7500a8b62bb321e975860a6b947a64bc90Block Operator
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