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 8953488 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96223565 epoch_slot_no: 146765 block_no: 8953311 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 82251 time: 2023-06-26 14:30:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf3f568cb595854261a271e65ac73e766eafef4573b761bd90ddc0988837eb27Block Operator
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