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 8941111 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 95960462 epoch_slot_no: 315662 block_no: 8940934 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 56541 time: 2023-06-23 13:25:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x141c74bb4f675fc8be648fcc09c9c20a1aa2eec425107a344f78371df0a1882dBlock Operator
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