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 8953343 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96220636 epoch_slot_no: 143836 block_no: 8953166 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 82950 time: 2023-06-26 13:42:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdfa0a7011289aa6c893dd31b57d8a90c850c27bfd68cf3ef08c6ed5d9105461Block Operator
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