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 8944011 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96020759 epoch_slot_no: 375959 block_no: 8943834 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 9337 time: 2023-06-24 06:10:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeae7051843a3bd9ef40c0997f003925d8f00cfd85f7219b9e7f28e8d7a7b44b6Block Operator
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