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 8954306 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 96240923 epoch_slot_no: 164123 block_no: 8954129 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 61571 time: 2023-06-26 19:20:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x293405473ac5c486579878783284d30256fc3e4316814d84114e184ee13f98a2Block Operator
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