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 8951673 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96184546 epoch_slot_no: 107746 block_no: 8951496 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 52800 time: 2023-06-26 03:40:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x090f2977795ea72df12142d41237942a21ea3e6728235e35abff60fa0287bb9bBlock Operator
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