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 8950101 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96150378 epoch_slot_no: 73578 block_no: 8949924 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 79285 time: 2023-06-25 18:11:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1595614903d82ba7a89f970d676f56a8a9e0302869d3ff35706c5b3e2cdf2d0eBlock Operator
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