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 8943088 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96000524 epoch_slot_no: 355724 block_no: 8942911 slot_leader_id: 6531556 size: 88273 time: 2023-06-24 00:33:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c05a0ac7834389c5d3e3f5d12c0979caae51bdd73aa27de4fa60c841c23b89Block Operator
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