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 8940449 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 95946673 epoch_slot_no: 301873 block_no: 8940272 slot_leader_id: 8757452 size: 44861 time: 2023-06-23 09:36:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e6e5168200c56f1585b6359ad0085fa24d24af6d92121d8c1bb2e4de86fec75Block Operator
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