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 8936561 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 95865723 epoch_slot_no: 220923 block_no: 8936384 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 53274 time: 2023-06-22 11:06:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe148bbd26523f0646b2e017f2743d5076db70054ac73644bcd2a4620dd49163Block Operator
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