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 8945403 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 96050764 epoch_slot_no: 405964 block_no: 8945226 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 86238 time: 2023-06-24 14:30:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef24c9bb3b93c5aa499d4e192514922db6799b4dbaf333124d947cf9f32832ceBlock Operator
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