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 8936975 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 95874719 epoch_slot_no: 229919 block_no: 8936798 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 65630 time: 2023-06-22 13:36:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4b0552bb8851a9f170a70cb252190e67536d8c766409332e5662dc072e00203Block Operator
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