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 8937601 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 95888106 epoch_slot_no: 243306 block_no: 8937424 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 72819 time: 2023-06-22 17:19:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x224de77e3e3fea99767f90f4db6821cfb280add30a24f7c29470358638d9a45eBlock Operator
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