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 8946599 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96077185 epoch_slot_no: 385 block_no: 8946422 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 47176 time: 2023-06-24 21:51:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x301aea1c2fb2cf7cb6f54449fe86f483769dc1066a92a32d86207b4bfe51914eBlock Operator
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