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 8927295 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 95672989 epoch_slot_no: 28189 block_no: 8927118 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 9532 time: 2023-06-20 05:34:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x377e9c5e2b02484be6c5bfff52f29ec27feaddc0f59720291cbc4c0e6bf3cafbBlock Operator
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