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 8935902 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 95850726 epoch_slot_no: 205926 block_no: 8935725 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 2202 time: 2023-06-22 06:56:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7da9a9e7b07ff442231c3e471628b1ffd30b4459e3ea5fda8f29ddac634533b2Block Operator
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