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 8921998 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95565308 epoch_slot_no: 352508 block_no: 8921821 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 62137 time: 2023-06-18 23:39:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5422397c0a6a09cb6caf6db7ff60ecd7165ee663deed4c1da4d06b9b1ed12ec6Block Operator
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