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 8941930 Details
Epoch: 419Number of transactions in block: 5
slot_no: 95976324
epoch_slot_no: 331524
block_no: 8941753
slot_leader_id: 8164082
size: 16928
time: 2023-06-23 17:50:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2e0fef736ff0aea8e2645f00e9478b7f53cae6e9a0d7a409d0d1ad9205299446
Block Operator
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