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 8950574 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 96160551 epoch_slot_no: 83751 block_no: 8950397 slot_leader_id: 5993415 size: 48363 time: 2023-06-25 21:00:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97652749cd60df55e49ca55032c57842196b9a495bf7e5bc2803b33b4e916464Block Operator
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