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 8915976 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95441941 epoch_slot_no: 229141 block_no: 8915799 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 29408 time: 2023-06-17 13:23:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x522b81000e6eaba85f19e56b62a31937d504e22a0d44606a3e71a30f18f281e3Block Operator
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