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 8944983 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96042304 epoch_slot_no: 397504 block_no: 8944806 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 36478 time: 2023-06-24 12:09:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5df4f6d23789e699b21cc7150dd096299a2fbfc1d71e748153f4022dd98a2b6Block Operator
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