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 8949448 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96136555 epoch_slot_no: 59755 block_no: 8949271 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 80436 time: 2023-06-25 14:20:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc3b665ed4813efd9368f8508e212edf1f36e2cea4b7a3b59dda199a89314921Block Operator
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