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 8936415 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 95862449 epoch_slot_no: 217649 block_no: 8936238 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 57036 time: 2023-06-22 10:12:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86cb68cc7cde8ac55ca91a340a8f559e2f3aab3639eae26f2fbc9b2d6962019bBlock Operator
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