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 8931668 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 95763950 epoch_slot_no: 119150 block_no: 8931491 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 22945 time: 2023-06-21 06:50:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52f71272c051af420ad13078597136c724e85861e2b2cad0ca748a144ae60584Block Operator
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