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 8953599 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 96225650 epoch_slot_no: 148850 block_no: 8953422 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 88816 time: 2023-06-26 15:05:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00e8eb72d960ae8c2789fa4a37f85e2fd7d7750aafb99c22b39667faac23ad6aBlock Operator
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