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 8943215 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96003286 epoch_slot_no: 358486 block_no: 8943038 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 69832 time: 2023-06-24 01:19:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52422a3a2301f4e538167b93df183f66256bfc2b88c1d894aed1d6eae536a83eBlock Operator
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