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 8949998 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96147918 epoch_slot_no: 71118 block_no: 8949821 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 42527 time: 2023-06-25 17:30:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02b5d93e9974f75a922555ccf2db90dcd37ed3ef9eb60c4c5235b06da29a628cBlock Operator
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