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 8921605 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 95557259 epoch_slot_no: 344459 block_no: 8921428 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 40583 time: 2023-06-18 21:25:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1211d32a27bcbb0b1b49f08307777c15eecc4363259c2b7052997809317823e2Block Operator
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