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 8932403 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 95778629 epoch_slot_no: 133829 block_no: 8932226 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 63911 time: 2023-06-21 10:55:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x917aecb7a950bd8c948463b27a6536d2e0c797e295cab6799c14e7336d6d66d6Block Operator
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