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 8931870 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 95768127 epoch_slot_no: 123327 block_no: 8931693 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 44906 time: 2023-06-21 08:00:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d71269c8d762251475becb60016d81f56ebab28514087556f3f2b9fb88e7780Block Operator
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