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 8937053 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 95876747 epoch_slot_no: 231947 block_no: 8936876 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 87748 time: 2023-06-22 14:10:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafe5318625abc71197fb1fa71e7204f8cb9b24428d79b368f660b2b31ee76989Block Operator
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