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 8942231 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 95982821 epoch_slot_no: 338021 block_no: 8942054 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 87190 time: 2023-06-23 19:38:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x507147861ca0d413b34882e2a9c51147aa65d8586da9621967b17a7f815dd15bBlock Operator
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