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 8940834 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 95954263 epoch_slot_no: 309463 block_no: 8940657 slot_leader_id: 5561044 size: 18778 time: 2023-06-23 11:42:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8646723936301d67c36cefa79da620907b8167dd0f5735e74549b3444fb18e0Block Operator
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