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 8944297 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96027121 epoch_slot_no: 382321 block_no: 8944120 slot_leader_id: 8900117 size: 32728 time: 2023-06-24 07:56:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49879684acdf8bcdddeede25fb17cb4ae7c87f91eff8c22a20d4b3a84a39eab1Block Operator
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