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 8915781 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 95438613 epoch_slot_no: 225813 block_no: 8915604 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 51116 time: 2023-06-17 12:28:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5b7e430630c72ab7d7f40411b0eba7aa48ff811f02ea410f5ca866fd99874c8Block Operator
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