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 8944040 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96021542 epoch_slot_no: 376742 block_no: 8943863 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 60320 time: 2023-06-24 06:23:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf94742e687021be689f0f99271aaccb560c19f227298ca93c87a3b4f2dc38e2Block Operator
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