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 8940354 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 95944676 epoch_slot_no: 299876 block_no: 8940177 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 27840 time: 2023-06-23 09:02:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4a49e8a4f4df22d733379cd8eb1f97f684a152d4a883d211073da46554acd1cBlock Operator
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