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 8945679 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96056975 epoch_slot_no: 412175 block_no: 8945502 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 69725 time: 2023-06-24 16:14:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc914985a86996c63bde119b5b459064bcc2c9cf45054686508f76e6a0d204703Block Operator
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