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 8942338 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95985038 epoch_slot_no: 340238 block_no: 8942161 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 74794 time: 2023-06-23 20:15:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdca8bf071468b626840446a8a00f7a8b97388ac92be062a03a7bae3cd0f0aab6Block Operator
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