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 8950268 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 96153910 epoch_slot_no: 77110 block_no: 8950091 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 44844 time: 2023-06-25 19:10:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb80ec54e08728c044783aff548baa7423c6d0842d5f75839416a37173a665eb8Block Operator
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