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 8926032 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 95647599 epoch_slot_no: 2799 block_no: 8925855 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 77411 time: 2023-06-19 22:31:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e15ddbd822e1b0e33d0b7555458db63003a79bd144f39054c9e3a3f81200538Block Operator
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