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 8942496 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 95988133 epoch_slot_no: 343333 block_no: 8942319 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 88516 time: 2023-06-23 21:07:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90384e8dd30217e261b7f02587f2388f6c1cb1f1015f51c8c59db6b2976bf22aBlock Operator
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