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 8953528 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 96224381 epoch_slot_no: 147581 block_no: 8953351 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 87362 time: 2023-06-26 14:44:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7174d6474d9947a0e166144431f038206b7d50b80f13cb2174418667951cebcbBlock Operator
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