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 8949135 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 96130053 epoch_slot_no: 53253 block_no: 8948958 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 83021 time: 2023-06-25 12:32:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eec4dba374131a68e99fb36218327bad541f7285d940c3e0be4d40268dd9d49Block Operator
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