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 8949572 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 96138837 epoch_slot_no: 62037 block_no: 8949395 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 88081 time: 2023-06-25 14:58:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6900413e469e5fd03c25ea3db92c972b8f9e52431621eafb534a8b857a997065Block Operator
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