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 8415517 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 85165241 epoch_slot_no: 320441 block_no: 8415340 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 21602 time: 2023-02-18 14:45:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06bf3cf3135700bbbb2140ff946482f13a323e514f2e45ba9f328e90c0b384edBlock Operator
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