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 8942967 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95997803 epoch_slot_no: 353003 block_no: 8942790 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 61025 time: 2023-06-23 23:48:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeba6bfb60e535d901a35d11cff4c583763b1c4edb3ec5105ba3b6c634fa53e7fBlock Operator
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