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 8937248 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 95881002 epoch_slot_no: 236202 block_no: 8937071 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 87535 time: 2023-06-22 15:21:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7aac60264dcfa9401b9d6fc4d0579733b8c730057f4614cd56e7f53ca3ba04bBlock Operator
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