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 8946676 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 96078815 epoch_slot_no: 2015 block_no: 8946499 slot_leader_id: 6603862 size: 78299 time: 2023-06-24 22:18:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5439ec4677674b01fa9dd5861763da13572b1c7be907a10e86305d6ad75e6defBlock Operator
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