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 8915150 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 95425833 epoch_slot_no: 213033 block_no: 8914973 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 19920 time: 2023-06-17 08:55:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5ebe4b09c1b7e75f9971b284aab63f1984065f0fc87363737cbe22f8a4635c3Block Operator
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