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 8943370 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96007110 epoch_slot_no: 362310 block_no: 8943193 slot_leader_id: 8234376 size: 72100 time: 2023-06-24 02:23:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32cbd4f4958a48117a5e3283f42c10607a4a8b70b1d9ff9956edb3c2c829373fBlock Operator
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