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 8942900 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 95996287 epoch_slot_no: 351487 block_no: 8942723 slot_leader_id: 8321248 size: 49657 time: 2023-06-23 23:22:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xace9d21944b984221fa6152d9c8c46f4123a03bd6ce77e2fad3eb578d8e73895Block Operator
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