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 8916348 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95449690 epoch_slot_no: 236890 block_no: 8916171 slot_leader_id: 6472161 size: 25455 time: 2023-06-17 15:33:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb953cff0b662d0a9809abd174e6ea14f7596221c338935a4df44222ee0e65946Block Operator
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