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 8941713 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 95972416 epoch_slot_no: 327616 block_no: 8941536 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 84761 time: 2023-06-23 16:45:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6852362278d97a53974e012743039416ffd03d266bba012c19ff5b6f54405721Block Operator
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