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 8942565 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 95989564 epoch_slot_no: 344764 block_no: 8942388 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 4533 time: 2023-06-23 21:30:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdc7f2ad5234648c02ee8e1aed857dbe59954f556a7e79b727463a41a9dcd83bBlock Operator
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