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 8940570 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 95949035 epoch_slot_no: 304235 block_no: 8940393 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 79052 time: 2023-06-23 10:15:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd800b1dab6f5e6df7e1b931951f6acce2cda7ae967a0cb692a6eecaf168ca7e1Block Operator
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