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 8944722 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96036661 epoch_slot_no: 391861 block_no: 8944545 slot_leader_id: 6926345 size: 44414 time: 2023-06-24 10:35:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99c981f77bdc4eb49d5d08d50af88b2577278d549d83304bf66647fd8c2a3a48Block Operator
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