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 8944197 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96024965 epoch_slot_no: 380165 block_no: 8944020 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 61218 time: 2023-06-24 07:20:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe336faf5cf524fbc9dcba21f12f007825d8cb201e17cc6ce5ff9b15d70fb8166Block Operator
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