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 8950018 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 96148504 epoch_slot_no: 71704 block_no: 8949841 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 88165 time: 2023-06-25 17:39:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a8cd802df8acf4a4d8f5bf4db999c5f38417e49d6e2c9054e7047d24a4f64f9Block Operator
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