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 8928731 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 95703377 epoch_slot_no: 58577 block_no: 8928554 slot_leader_id: 8863290 size: 59591 time: 2023-06-20 14:01:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fbfb087b0a55de5843740ca68d18fb058353f1b993d2664791f4329d8f0a180Block Operator
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