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 8938273 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95902125 epoch_slot_no: 257325 block_no: 8938096 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 28902 time: 2023-06-22 21:13:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b505bb11ad305517a3cb3738068504e32e827d0f1f3ec4de96276a04c2c81d9Block Operator
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