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 8949172 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 96130913 epoch_slot_no: 54113 block_no: 8948995 slot_leader_id: 7847069 size: 13563 time: 2023-06-25 12:46:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d4eb3f15ea77d6a8b8ec94366ac454df36dfff3d7a704a52562992e04781f5eBlock Operator
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