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 8933918 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95809685 epoch_slot_no: 164885 block_no: 8933741 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 88812 time: 2023-06-21 19:32:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffc91cc2c043ad4b93211d1cc1aa6b3f538b965994d7af9a44c2a5b11e94c24bBlock Operator
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