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 8936598 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 95866532 epoch_slot_no: 221732 block_no: 8936421 slot_leader_id: 8863290 size: 63991 time: 2023-06-22 11:20:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa718561b351ede217a31c9c182a3b766ea2da1b48b881883b810a17be7f31d4bBlock Operator
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