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 8918178 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95487682 epoch_slot_no: 274882 block_no: 8918001 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 19747 time: 2023-06-18 02:06:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15ce16ae9731d3983035e1e22e8228082b701cb7d16764df1051fe5926bdcdbaBlock Operator
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