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 8947690 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96100663 epoch_slot_no: 23863 block_no: 8947513 slot_leader_id: 8464789 size: 40565 time: 2023-06-25 04:22:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdc284c0acdb95f6f982ae5b15bc1f34ccff5fcefe10c6fde42e66a61ab4645fBlock Operator
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