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 8946538 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96076045 epoch_slot_no: 431245 block_no: 8946361 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 58022 time: 2023-06-24 21:32:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a8a84d9fe254a6a8d5e5066f08f4f0a103ba94c581e19e17329757258975b9bBlock Operator
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