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 8944577 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96033533 epoch_slot_no: 388733 block_no: 8944400 slot_leader_id: 5951749 size: 83584 time: 2023-06-24 09:43:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f481f34d9ace963d612d9ba741d1bdae3480224d2eab6a1d53e425371f4715dBlock Operator
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