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 8924044 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 95608380 epoch_slot_no: 395580 block_no: 8923867 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 49906 time: 2023-06-19 11:37:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95479bc87468fd55ea45de3825a8fca2f1f450991fe2f2539f70d6d8410f7ab1Block Operator
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