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 8949806 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 96143883 epoch_slot_no: 67083 block_no: 8949629 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 81776 time: 2023-06-25 16:22:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2288e3f64aa822c40150e28daa0f99e66231491b158b7c147ffad303f30d55cBlock Operator
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