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 8953760 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 96229148 epoch_slot_no: 152348 block_no: 8953583 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 87994 time: 2023-06-26 16:03:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aceddfd69303e4d81adac488c4014e16366757bd88e159efb67401501bbc934Block Operator
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