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 8951711 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 96185529 epoch_slot_no: 108729 block_no: 8951534 slot_leader_id: 8901251 size: 76107 time: 2023-06-26 03:57:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21194c15e1129c1246d8b0f60f01b3e8f7885631b3ac763c56dac67bf603b78aBlock Operator
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