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 8927069 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95668715 epoch_slot_no: 23915 block_no: 8926892 slot_leader_id: 5270364 size: 55760 time: 2023-06-20 04:23:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab3ed6efa59fcbbfd95c90f61be7b1099b4ed1a84f5d3b2ed1bab9d558681be6Block Operator
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