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 8950569 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96160393 epoch_slot_no: 83593 block_no: 8950392 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 7139 time: 2023-06-25 20:58:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd227e198270c0b2ea5e8ee3065d3291294d413585b3ea600fb3ee14c4d1e52f1Block Operator
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