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 8933379 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 95798334 epoch_slot_no: 153534 block_no: 8933202 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 69771 time: 2023-06-21 16:23:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed0259e3c549ae7a0774b8b4fc581440a1e93f2ad5a237fdd298d9b2efa6cc01Block Operator
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