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 8922641 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 95578503 epoch_slot_no: 365703 block_no: 8922464 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 88069 time: 2023-06-19 03:19:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3ab6f2131479ebcfca9c11fa29af0cba68fd5821766b7d88f9b07e59d18dc1Block Operator
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