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 8916575 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 95454202 epoch_slot_no: 241402 block_no: 8916398 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 16304 time: 2023-06-17 16:48:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ad50b124d40b4bd54cafc3ea97048f7b80fac34c0b35e8ef7501f4e06fb01f3Block Operator
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