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 8933006 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 95790752 epoch_slot_no: 145952 block_no: 8932829 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 47935 time: 2023-06-21 14:17:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x841f8253f679e172caa73a5f9258faf9d4c2dc9b270946b1fdf67cf7dbe37796Block Operator
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