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 8934264 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 95816766 epoch_slot_no: 171966 block_no: 8934087 slot_leader_id: 6947244 size: 36560 time: 2023-06-21 21:30:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a36c75628327982e67b503f6277cd40d24cbd4360b1bac8518ace5f355954a2Block Operator
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