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 8948232 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96111353 epoch_slot_no: 34553 block_no: 8948055 slot_leader_id: 7417149 size: 17943 time: 2023-06-25 07:20:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63b8c004634def3856ed50fb5650bc938cbed64350ffcf6ab99015da4f4f662bBlock Operator
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