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 8944361 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96028717 epoch_slot_no: 383917 block_no: 8944184 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 44424 time: 2023-06-24 08:23:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd737be8d3cec450dd275ab333f404642b4a0761ed61a2fb12345c56568864e88Block Operator
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