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 8944925 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 96041168 epoch_slot_no: 396368 block_no: 8944748 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 69813 time: 2023-06-24 11:50:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf62f24fc219bcf6876aabc99c1913dd5aa11795f34f53d0a3aec57cab23a4b0cBlock Operator
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