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 8941425 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95966670 epoch_slot_no: 321870 block_no: 8941248 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 79476 time: 2023-06-23 15:09:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3583fff51ec5a3e1580c4381e6a69a5d21bbfa722a3215e990474cdf7a4c35dBlock Operator
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