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 8915735 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95437723 epoch_slot_no: 224923 block_no: 8915558 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 43593 time: 2023-06-17 12:13:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x461c11653e6f95c3b7ba6a1fb5d425c94e39afef2708ce43460c44bd9bf86164Block Operator
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