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 8931166 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 95754544 epoch_slot_no: 109744 block_no: 8930989 slot_leader_id: 7376318 size: 87840 time: 2023-06-21 04:13:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf032fb86bfa03968a632e1d323e5a1e423aaf32c8ce89a89db5d603aeaea0b15Block Operator
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