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 8947866 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96104486 epoch_slot_no: 27686 block_no: 8947689 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 83311 time: 2023-06-25 05:26:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3680f8b6d5949f659751cbbc5fad56939c944eeaf4504ac8e0c1b4ea238a213dBlock Operator
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