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 8917587 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 95475076 epoch_slot_no: 262276 block_no: 8917410 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 14643 time: 2023-06-17 22:36:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x499e328a9abdcda8c2e85717329d2e8ffdb75aa3df8c7013f7ecc509ec0d7c22Block Operator
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