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 8934099 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 95813677 epoch_slot_no: 168877 block_no: 8933922 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 81716 time: 2023-06-21 20:39:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda25de4448ede49c007f7b285ce156f9dee7ec5e8b0d036a59cef78ec55028f1Block Operator
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