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 8928815 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 95705223 epoch_slot_no: 60423 block_no: 8928638 slot_leader_id: 8863459 size: 41984 time: 2023-06-20 14:31:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59e505c9acdc95df4958b42bbc43a2c5026d260ed28253edc6763235ee2bef4fBlock Operator
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