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 8944368 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96029074 epoch_slot_no: 384274 block_no: 8944191 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 70849 time: 2023-06-24 08:29:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedae4df98583a282bc581fc0bef0c3311095f4e010e2da538ea8bb64fab8f912Block Operator
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