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 8949396 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 96135313 epoch_slot_no: 58513 block_no: 8949219 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 86886 time: 2023-06-25 14:00:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe300f0946335f1d9a04c7ffb2e87ccf266305fe6e5619288df31b986a193f10bBlock Operator
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