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 8950686 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 96162860 epoch_slot_no: 86060 block_no: 8950509 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 83094 time: 2023-06-25 21:39:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcffd87c1448839ff99c264ed34569547d1c742cf0ead1614dda80cfd4e9c1a12Block Operator
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