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 8950552 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96160133 epoch_slot_no: 83333 block_no: 8950375 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 54764 time: 2023-06-25 20:53:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde91e1b04c76b7fe9e8c003af9e3c2f9e8827a2968be1990b15ef60f14171af9Block Operator
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