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 8940696 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 95951615 epoch_slot_no: 306815 block_no: 8940519 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 61983 time: 2023-06-23 10:58:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c80afa4ad688caa1a8bfd26402b34d560dd07313d9916b06c89838508d28968Block Operator
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