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 8946409 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96073282 epoch_slot_no: 428482 block_no: 8946232 slot_leader_id: 6836183 size: 82260 time: 2023-06-24 20:46:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a6fb257eae3f976031ddcc9acb6d38176694bff943e8c7940d6fcd93c80c6f0Block Operator
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