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 8951946 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96190731 epoch_slot_no: 113931 block_no: 8951769 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 64168 time: 2023-06-26 05:23:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf880e5a8e5c3b66da7e962462dd4b6ada0c2a139a2a869a97250b7f301596ddeBlock Operator
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