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 8940447 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95946597 epoch_slot_no: 301797 block_no: 8940270 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 45778 time: 2023-06-23 09:34:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf37503556bfdb87ad4a01966dab344fca99f5bed1be2a973caba9e3617606da0Block Operator
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