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 8936568 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 95865943 epoch_slot_no: 221143 block_no: 8936391 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 78215 time: 2023-06-22 11:10:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbce131cb39a27626d15e1afa91e9fd11ec016dff668394eb8934a87fe3ec61eBlock Operator
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