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 8940440 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95946431 epoch_slot_no: 301631 block_no: 8940263 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 41167 time: 2023-06-23 09:32:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd9097b1781b0b8ce2a4c30bcf40f77db7c046a7d6584ae27ace108229b4ce9Block Operator
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