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 8931441 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 95759754 epoch_slot_no: 114954 block_no: 8931264 slot_leader_id: 8863466 size: 13198 time: 2023-06-21 05:40:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1053a547cd0608d5f3ee11ed0a64266f6b3171fe0cf209aa55c184d8ace9d7b8Block Operator
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