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 8948524 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 96117386 epoch_slot_no: 40586 block_no: 8948347 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 88597 time: 2023-06-25 09:01:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdbfe0799f1306b36d3e90cb435b2fbb7b1428555864ff2664aa7809691c5cc4Block Operator
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