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 8926689 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 95661150 epoch_slot_no: 16350 block_no: 8926512 slot_leader_id: 8632741 size: 82807 time: 2023-06-20 02:17:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ec6853e17e3f7233ba5e0d90a1c51b1b2bf2500f350977e42a51850ef7b350Block Operator
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