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 8933269 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 95796233 epoch_slot_no: 151433 block_no: 8933092 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 47806 time: 2023-06-21 15:48:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa18cbf8c9cf4bb573cb0b0991eb46e7b9600ea50996b2762adcd9be593737887Block Operator
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