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 8928460 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95697538 epoch_slot_no: 52738 block_no: 8928283 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 80259 time: 2023-06-20 12:23:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7eacae435398fce20ee49c6a82c036769b3f13644d224e70a87c19d54b4a1feBlock Operator
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