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 8946263 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 96070358 epoch_slot_no: 425558 block_no: 8946086 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 88035 time: 2023-06-24 19:57:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8111c991af394db435d9b587d92bd8690af1e86782c3710d1398fb1a16b0a96Block Operator
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