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 8938885 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95914357 epoch_slot_no: 269557 block_no: 8938708 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 28454 time: 2023-06-23 00:37:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe67158c3f3d65a6b51ae4ba0eb26328419cc491ac290fdc8fb8334518179380aBlock Operator
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