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 8932453 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 95779506 epoch_slot_no: 134706 block_no: 8932276 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 72694 time: 2023-06-21 11:09:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x000600f0ab70c24474cd3cfd1535804cbd50347449f0a086fa1b6e07622b1c9eBlock Operator
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