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 8949606 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96139603 epoch_slot_no: 62803 block_no: 8949429 slot_leader_id: 6041091 size: 84288 time: 2023-06-25 15:11:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d221d6dc62f9d3e3873711e252db7c41c7405172c2f03ca8719e83b6319549aBlock Operator
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