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 8930867 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 95747772 epoch_slot_no: 102972 block_no: 8930690 slot_leader_id: 4555974 size: 36593 time: 2023-06-21 02:21:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07554d552268c322887a5a2651ac2fd5adc7b8eb4ad9c5a5a91819c04aaac2d9Block Operator
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