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 8931679 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 95764229 epoch_slot_no: 119429 block_no: 8931502 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 36658 time: 2023-06-21 06:55:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc30116880d1ac6a1b064a4199b212f8f6ea6dd0d1f34adcf1fa6f732ab97150fBlock Operator
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