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 8950059 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96149611 epoch_slot_no: 72811 block_no: 8949882 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 76742 time: 2023-06-25 17:58:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f0e7f065e3a773a7cd50d3596902dc4dc1c144a4eb29189475c5c73325d60c3Block Operator
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