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 8919692 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95518109 epoch_slot_no: 305309 block_no: 8919515 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 44711 time: 2023-06-18 10:33:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a162179e864a44617960a184e8bfef34605dcd49152d92ba497d1f17e2413a2Block Operator
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