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 8950729 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 96163968 epoch_slot_no: 87168 block_no: 8950552 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 87982 time: 2023-06-25 21:57:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa08266d9bf5766faeb85348b25259db474596d5ae4a05f1e28743efc1635b7ebBlock Operator
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