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 8915763 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 95438157 epoch_slot_no: 225357 block_no: 8915586 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 44606 time: 2023-06-17 12:20:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e1ec4b1b71192fb135fa474175f324cb6b807812017ffd17f832b45eb436a41Block Operator
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