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 8940257 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 95942852 epoch_slot_no: 298052 block_no: 8940080 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 30260 time: 2023-06-23 08:32:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864a298800401ce51222f407b2a4459cc978786fbe718d599b47a48622667524Block Operator
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