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 8926265 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 95652844 epoch_slot_no: 8044 block_no: 8926088 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 87985 time: 2023-06-19 23:58:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5338c7ab874892273a5d35379b2873d208d3357a85c9ebc77c8bba45b9a400a7Block Operator
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