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 8942326 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 95984779 epoch_slot_no: 339979 block_no: 8942149 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 53842 time: 2023-06-23 20:11:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x123d0513c6c61195c655a2ca93e8a2db60da05ef6c77717e93c738a2bd38dfceBlock Operator
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