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 8942915 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 95996706 epoch_slot_no: 351906 block_no: 8942738 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 88561 time: 2023-06-23 23:29:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8aa7aaac2a22a652562ddfb1f3c14b2ecf4df2802e32494fbb12d6c5653136eBlock Operator
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