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 8930342 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 95736738 epoch_slot_no: 91938 block_no: 8930165 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 78207 time: 2023-06-20 23:17:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd999d55db2870b3cdb8f1c37b8c0f62475570a8ebe3b135e48a52ce1f9aeb305Block Operator
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