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 8949214 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96132071 epoch_slot_no: 55271 block_no: 8949037 slot_leader_id: 6756569 size: 84470 time: 2023-06-25 13:06:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d4fefef09eae92acca1203b154cc324c08cb981b529f16a739fdefb6b1e030cBlock Operator
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