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 8929995 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 95729737 epoch_slot_no: 84937 block_no: 8929818 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 71027 time: 2023-06-20 21:20:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x554c2cee69e251988ba25c84b586e119f69c388b93d0e5604fdc2618526504c8Block Operator
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