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 8952354 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96199060 epoch_slot_no: 122260 block_no: 8952177 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 62931 time: 2023-06-26 07:42:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d0151dc0163fcda14c3638b9245bb717d5ba0e78975204b40a1e7d1cfc788d7Block Operator
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