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 8919651 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 95517317 epoch_slot_no: 304517 block_no: 8919474 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 47549 time: 2023-06-18 10:20:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1592b715b57bae43cd75ba5be8e868ec2d76217864b3e26b1aab47f03b40a093Block Operator
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