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 8944171 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96024328 epoch_slot_no: 379528 block_no: 8943994 slot_leader_id: 8329699 size: 16773 time: 2023-06-24 07:10:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7714174836d29058980197b896de6df08e40a2cd834043cdb833607ed295bac7Block Operator
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