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 8935035 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 95832342 epoch_slot_no: 187542 block_no: 8934858 slot_leader_id: 7261263 size: 46458 time: 2023-06-22 01:50:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x773203c5e5b1a00a27dfe1fdc0c30963105a0459c37b3a937c1aa78734fba17bBlock Operator
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