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 8943901 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96018051 epoch_slot_no: 373251 block_no: 8943724 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 13206 time: 2023-06-24 05:25:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef8cbd6c0f15f866332f6045355734ed75b3af66bdcd2c86ed9ee2a54c774d15Block Operator
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