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 8932166 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 95773557 epoch_slot_no: 128757 block_no: 8931989 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 2689 time: 2023-06-21 09:30:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2215a2f85ccd70b0fd307943a9c344a4476e4eabc8c8c069731e43b9b0b889b6Block Operator
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