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 8915237 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 95427695 epoch_slot_no: 214895 block_no: 8915060 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 644 time: 2023-06-17 09:26:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5da4e9c57569d99876a01b3039d951e11e85feb381da0fab09aaa16e0c77f91Block Operator
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