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 8934365 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 95818794 epoch_slot_no: 173994 block_no: 8934188 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 56274 time: 2023-06-21 22:04:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67a68891a27a660f0254a62e0d4f2e76466dac2f27200c28bd448e2045ca7611Block Operator
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