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 8952804 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96209061 epoch_slot_no: 132261 block_no: 8952627 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 48748 time: 2023-06-26 10:29:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2014762b0cdd4225b6448371234cc0df2488943ebcc753800a239184023bcfb6Block Operator
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