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 8915246 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 95427937 epoch_slot_no: 215137 block_no: 8915069 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 20548 time: 2023-06-17 09:30:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93c989041a5f8a772097a5b996b50ceddd472d9739c7109957d77a1ab7b127f9Block Operator
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