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 8943068 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 96000161 epoch_slot_no: 355361 block_no: 8942891 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 56583 time: 2023-06-24 00:27:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x680df1cbf5e04313261afa8da4dab928c2f4b0cd1c9cf1e315cdce85a93a22b0Block Operator
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