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 8938263 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 95902000 epoch_slot_no: 257200 block_no: 8938086 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 44666 time: 2023-06-22 21:11:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ad4c4ae2cce43e226564792e930c9dc4bdeeaaeb41305016ea3895e42cf4cf5Block Operator
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