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 8945559 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96054548 epoch_slot_no: 409748 block_no: 8945382 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 86323 time: 2023-06-24 15:33:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8196960cbeb653e24e3856e428520771057d15543c86ec635439a199ae8cfeb6Block Operator
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