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 8949312 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96133865 epoch_slot_no: 57065 block_no: 8949135 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 20713 time: 2023-06-25 13:35:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x496e662357a7bab7e387878ba0e080b46c1e5ab23bc90ae846e0af38fd284e7dBlock Operator
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