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 8930096 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 95731713 epoch_slot_no: 86913 block_no: 8929919 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 15450 time: 2023-06-20 21:53:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5686027def74698714d8927b6b8008e8f99a8c0c9a240dfa0cbe2627afa6bcd3Block Operator
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