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 8944525 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96032262 epoch_slot_no: 387462 block_no: 8944348 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 7178 time: 2023-06-24 09:22:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbee27395b99add64a3847139270d563655072791ffbd47706c7f6e7747d09a5dBlock Operator
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