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 8946355 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 96072310 epoch_slot_no: 427510 block_no: 8946178 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 83614 time: 2023-06-24 20:30:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22206307909f1517c8452c10ad9af614f2e5c56a50c12df8fcc48ce417b91e39Block Operator
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