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 8938343 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95903491 epoch_slot_no: 258691 block_no: 8938166 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 50444 time: 2023-06-22 21:36:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd51e8702b4b2935e3560acbdea3319f65ec0f8f21f6f778d2b6a8144249741aeBlock Operator
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