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 8953395 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 96221693 epoch_slot_no: 144893 block_no: 8953218 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 54936 time: 2023-06-26 13:59:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6897261d9d3df20a30649c2e0898cff07b244718f6b4248dd35f65d4c9ca267fBlock Operator
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