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 8951086 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96172080 epoch_slot_no: 95280 block_no: 8950909 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 88778 time: 2023-06-26 00:12:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d6695e8b9f6dce1143ef9338e02ef9bd00ac9e54a797a7e15aa086dccc780e5Block Operator
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