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 8928613 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 95701084 epoch_slot_no: 56284 block_no: 8928436 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 61586 time: 2023-06-20 13:22:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76c692a7e727f284107b95a93c4e8f1db551f162a1621a4b9d28ca0a180a9890Block Operator
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