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 8946245 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96069811 epoch_slot_no: 425011 block_no: 8946068 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 71034 time: 2023-06-24 19:48:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46e0f2439cf3bf28e81d3bb2a2133a1cdf5495e43d4c3a9aff09dfeb01cacf08Block Operator
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