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 8951142 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 96173126 epoch_slot_no: 96326 block_no: 8950965 slot_leader_id: 8863716 size: 53737 time: 2023-06-26 00:30:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd9d931ce2b18058f1b4b0aee8aa668dc71ccd22909bc03bf0ed2c2312a2b3b6Block Operator
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