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 8946313 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96071355 epoch_slot_no: 426555 block_no: 8946136 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 83839 time: 2023-06-24 20:14:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3c7208c94d937847d87fbc0bdad8b740b90ec259d40fca81ff9b4d31d18721bBlock Operator
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