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 8950968 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96169527 epoch_slot_no: 92727 block_no: 8950791 slot_leader_id: 8863035 size: 85467 time: 2023-06-25 23:30:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf32f2f664b15e9596e7c6bcd3c090c19035c996bb96c548f47f385b6b352b4d6Block Operator
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