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 8943179 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96002501 epoch_slot_no: 357701 block_no: 8943002 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 47098 time: 2023-06-24 01:06:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x980b7d2a872af6e5edff4cae978771034453841fee99018086e36dbeaf1da083Block Operator
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