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 8942397 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 95986236 epoch_slot_no: 341436 block_no: 8942220 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 88625 time: 2023-06-23 20:35:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03f590e82e673efefc328aa3ea94fd326cdccef8886a965d6bb3d432a36c5541Block Operator
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