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 8949981 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 96147539 epoch_slot_no: 70739 block_no: 8949804 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 3217 time: 2023-06-25 17:23:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x417bd28685857d5ade12b7439a5366f861889b610253ab486c345795b87daee5Block Operator
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