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 8919751 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 95519225 epoch_slot_no: 306425 block_no: 8919574 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 18797 time: 2023-06-18 10:51:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7549c9b94f7f4b4757e16de39c032d83e77139b9aba9dc0b0eb2f07dd5480bdcBlock Operator
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