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 8952386 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96199656 epoch_slot_no: 122856 block_no: 8952209 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 88971 time: 2023-06-26 07:52:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4072bbb4c3daaef7f6e821f3424e472dea8c05305abbae2f6c6d8019502b8b90Block Operator
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