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 8935774 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95847805 epoch_slot_no: 203005 block_no: 8935597 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 25584 time: 2023-06-22 06:08:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad44b921e36101db2fd1548521b075548ac2a4bc982290a4e0124201ed6f9823Block Operator
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