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 8938482 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 95906344 epoch_slot_no: 261544 block_no: 8938305 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 88725 time: 2023-06-22 22:23:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x643be0ed08c8c4eda6430133886e2d3fe614b3fe3bedfe90bf3e1342143d7e61Block Operator
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