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 8954188 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 96238311 epoch_slot_no: 161511 block_no: 8954011 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 83078 time: 2023-06-26 18:36:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e83dcdece04f0bbfb18d002bb63c9913fde170d02ae2016a3f6b6794742e6b1Block Operator
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