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 8953465 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 96223063 epoch_slot_no: 146263 block_no: 8953288 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 67664 time: 2023-06-26 14:22:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71d9e26ac80dc2573d70cdfa35b0ce9d2a374b5c531e3ab87625a4404ce47db5Block Operator
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