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 8939143 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 95919916 epoch_slot_no: 275116 block_no: 8938966 slot_leader_id: 5230760 size: 67444 time: 2023-06-23 02:10:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc69b8d82ef4d4bd0adb36c5cd703dfb8c58862b4fe3e89915756ebfa3dd93fa1Block Operator
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