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 8936489 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 95864172 epoch_slot_no: 219372 block_no: 8936312 slot_leader_id: 8863384 size: 41323 time: 2023-06-22 10:41:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5795cc45a99941fb966258111300a082ccc393005c20a27337aa812194de564bBlock Operator
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