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 8949575 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 96138919 epoch_slot_no: 62119 block_no: 8949398 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 79982 time: 2023-06-25 15:00:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x314f1c5636e6ff11a4e304c7a9230bac4234c1e73e87e4e9e6f893ab75863e40Block Operator
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