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 8950407 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96156811 epoch_slot_no: 80011 block_no: 8950230 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 8690 time: 2023-06-25 19:58:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e2e99aa1d374dc6f67c67b47a252f17f82c34611b96dca7e1c8476ab1d9fff0Block Operator
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