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 8940148 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 95940183 epoch_slot_no: 295383 block_no: 8939971 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 85500 time: 2023-06-23 07:47:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e5a20b8886475fef0b0d8e494c82cb3ecb13f61263265bb5510359c73fb6ec4Block Operator
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