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 8936555 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95865610 epoch_slot_no: 220810 block_no: 8936378 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 55381 time: 2023-06-22 11:05:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fd68cd26c84134bbd8fd6543963f5a935b1a95c8804a076c573e5b1380e603eBlock Operator
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