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 8949951 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96146961 epoch_slot_no: 70161 block_no: 8949774 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 54593 time: 2023-06-25 17:14:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f89de9ca82303809e45b2d2c4ef72b465bff1ae3ed4188763d519d02e6417b8Block Operator
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