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 8940837 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 95954367 epoch_slot_no: 309567 block_no: 8940660 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 71084 time: 2023-06-23 11:44:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb06b4baaeac3b1e54b283507c053608a06e2dd5925e2b2d174f99258bda57da1Block Operator
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