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 8943412 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 96007974 epoch_slot_no: 363174 block_no: 8943235 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 87990 time: 2023-06-24 02:37:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5476135442b79a6e151922dad5b9652e0860ad5bb4cf035d1428e7bc51c0f95aBlock Operator
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