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 8948661 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96120321 epoch_slot_no: 43521 block_no: 8948484 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 73564 time: 2023-06-25 09:50:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c89987b9b26df9fc9c5632be1a2226c35036dc30b2eeb92a8cee4ea54e814fBlock Operator
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