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 8929750 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 95724134 epoch_slot_no: 79334 block_no: 8929573 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 83332 time: 2023-06-20 19:47:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ce60a32e331b4ebd11c292fcc6728485f51cd6e654a4c385ef3a57677ea809bBlock Operator
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