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 8941007 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 95958425 epoch_slot_no: 313625 block_no: 8940830 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 55075 time: 2023-06-23 12:51:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x967891a93e18b36a7d2b16c83f49c4e5ccc9eec86f12f53702caed4b3b9fecadBlock Operator
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