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 8938657 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 95909671 epoch_slot_no: 264871 block_no: 8938480 slot_leader_id: 7305668 size: 14512 time: 2023-06-22 23:19:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc4acf074a5cf0ad05b2595403acaa284e0f9904ba5ca282805a7ff603015a5cBlock Operator
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