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 8941767 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 95973471 epoch_slot_no: 328671 block_no: 8941590 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 5266 time: 2023-06-23 17:02:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22924ed1934129879f5d4349c2e4c86d5e33d5f9370bc09c5f31ee5ece7c708bBlock Operator
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