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 8930906 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 95748775 epoch_slot_no: 103975 block_no: 8930729 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 87671 time: 2023-06-21 02:37:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345e14871358f3b84d7b8fb6e0d713ffd164784cd5088429b55845301263c60eBlock Operator
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