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 8943304 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96005527 epoch_slot_no: 360727 block_no: 8943127 slot_leader_id: 8863035 size: 3078 time: 2023-06-24 01:56:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddccfb1e6d235b04a879646d78b20bb8a8c7e3a18f700a1a8ba1066fef953e07Block Operator
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