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 8932263 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 95775596 epoch_slot_no: 130796 block_no: 8932086 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 8531 time: 2023-06-21 10:04:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x906045a174048179ce403f8cf246b1710a6ccfb97f354403f2b7620d304c57e0Block Operator
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