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 8946387 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 96072801 epoch_slot_no: 428001 block_no: 8946210 slot_leader_id: 8510363 size: 49114 time: 2023-06-24 20:38:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x226a7076557eb61a9ed2829aa8f3d6e6fc4ae0c8805f96681c030bfa10ae2651Block Operator
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