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 8933041 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 95791410 epoch_slot_no: 146610 block_no: 8932864 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 62372 time: 2023-06-21 14:28:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88613a8facb3f830442545c3fca2fefd1c15e35a1a5dcd030f3ca7fbbb7bc42dBlock Operator
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