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 8942903 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 95996366 epoch_slot_no: 351566 block_no: 8942726 slot_leader_id: 8347698 size: 88313 time: 2023-06-23 23:24:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b6617746b204fe9831158c7b4cbbaef82b6a82ac391768ab09e1aedf0b47dc6Block Operator
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