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 8415691 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 85169262 epoch_slot_no: 324462 block_no: 8415514 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 75395 time: 2023-02-18 15:52:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d83c896929587dfb17061a7c1eba8e63e49b29b90c475ba855a98b0bf0f7f63Block Operator
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