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 8926912 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 95665374 epoch_slot_no: 20574 block_no: 8926735 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 28111 time: 2023-06-20 03:27:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91588fa8b40a3ff6b732eca1af2c964ddf1348efbb123f4674eedc7796851c79Block Operator
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