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 8951866 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96188848 epoch_slot_no: 112048 block_no: 8951689 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 41845 time: 2023-06-26 04:52:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe7066c288429f28e0367f2480011304a96226806d4b1754df596a11cb7b2553Block Operator
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