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 8949697 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96141445 epoch_slot_no: 64645 block_no: 8949520 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 85786 time: 2023-06-25 15:42:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5655718e9e5bf02f06ba75676641331d15f998f026fa76f337bd9bd8a75cf4aBlock Operator
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