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 8950854 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96166656 epoch_slot_no: 89856 block_no: 8950677 slot_leader_id: 8767960 size: 86600 time: 2023-06-25 22:42:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa9fb261235cc54fb8b5d21ac709f6625cc48f34debe1db2abb05a57168088f5Block Operator
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