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 8921962 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 95564549 epoch_slot_no: 351749 block_no: 8921785 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 12471 time: 2023-06-18 23:27:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbe310f1bceb1371e33f99b4ecba0917a4f8f0955178efbe4e856c871554f6d7Block Operator
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