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 8934383 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 95819052 epoch_slot_no: 174252 block_no: 8934206 slot_leader_id: 5993415 size: 84104 time: 2023-06-21 22:09:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8927d2fbb5aab8bea0cd762b6ae58e3f8f13d7cc5aeef0880231b4ace2f02a4aBlock Operator
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