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 8938142 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 95899146 epoch_slot_no: 254346 block_no: 8937965 slot_leader_id: 8863209 size: 13496 time: 2023-06-22 20:23:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef7a86ab4fe3cc588604f6e02ee3a8742be4ecbb7ddb5b95d3cce0b4052e4da0Block Operator
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