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 8946288 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 96070877 epoch_slot_no: 426077 block_no: 8946111 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 88629 time: 2023-06-24 20:06:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x939b7ea45d5699eca91eedf10b7e7cb6f309eb44a3374036e0ce49ab370f7cf8Block Operator
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