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 8950555 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96160165 epoch_slot_no: 83365 block_no: 8950378 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 63397 time: 2023-06-25 20:54:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e74672df2982f03fb6b240cefdc1f9ad27358b40c801fee95c63b782431e54bBlock Operator
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