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 8939573 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 95928335 epoch_slot_no: 283535 block_no: 8939396 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 50920 time: 2023-06-23 04:30:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b6f4a94bdb04242b94fe0de5f2c37b4d352663e8bfc2b05d2517fa4d3b84f40Block Operator
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