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 8945078 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 96044401 epoch_slot_no: 399601 block_no: 8944901 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 75334 time: 2023-06-24 12:44:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa38e6dddd62ba54e444ebee1d748e8c087c335cfd9cdf58988b8955e318105c4Block Operator
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