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 8949747 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96142761 epoch_slot_no: 65961 block_no: 8949570 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 22647 time: 2023-06-25 16:04:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9efd9634eadc219b5f7cbbe56a5131b0be726a5b92a251129b79e3a176250209Block Operator
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