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 8934487 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 95820940 epoch_slot_no: 176140 block_no: 8934310 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 52999 time: 2023-06-21 22:40:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d69eb326d7431ef548224a2b9e1127a08ec3dfd6891cf3df00c5548a30de9cbBlock Operator
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