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 8950228 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96153052 epoch_slot_no: 76252 block_no: 8950051 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 78305 time: 2023-06-25 18:55:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b15b65771a7794591fcad403188c7fc9df692351621cdb58a05354b593431a4Block Operator
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