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 8931043 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 95752012 epoch_slot_no: 107212 block_no: 8930866 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 27596 time: 2023-06-21 03:31:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bb26ba4e4f1c65b036a81f7bcb642c3d8a7061875d550d3fc160da6d7290706Block Operator
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