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 8948501 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 96116814 epoch_slot_no: 40014 block_no: 8948324 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 84728 time: 2023-06-25 08:51:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8048cace0d2b9a4439f80462b69a99ca02057104e5d52c9fca0c9c3ebbce231dBlock Operator
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