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 8948465 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96116010 epoch_slot_no: 39210 block_no: 8948288 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 46338 time: 2023-06-25 08:38:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7138cf8c5427b24d60f59181bf92689c383bd93b6dcf1029a01d27c4c19883eeBlock Operator
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