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 8949640 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96140143 epoch_slot_no: 63343 block_no: 8949463 slot_leader_id: 5559084 size: 6727 time: 2023-06-25 15:20:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa194e0cbb91f2894af8fddb930f3bc19d8a24faf37837a4a313b8dec8aa85f9bBlock Operator
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