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 8931968 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95770130 epoch_slot_no: 125330 block_no: 8931791 slot_leader_id: 8919241 size: 44895 time: 2023-06-21 08:33:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b8bb1c86168e4a570291c162b03f5520f7b8cea5fb4555a9b7243187d4b2bd8Block Operator
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