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 8942364 Details
Epoch: 419Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 95985564
epoch_slot_no: 340764
block_no: 8942187
slot_leader_id: 7895044
size: 62667
time: 2023-06-23 20:24:15
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x92e3247f83588176d0c0612ae08d1e3210d0692f296dbb7aa56f3cae190b470f
Block Operator
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