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 8954314 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96241031 epoch_slot_no: 164231 block_no: 8954137 slot_leader_id: 4573799 size: 47812 time: 2023-06-26 19:22:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b55a1fc0b68de6920136231157da5dd1e50e591cdbb55dbcb4b0c4a75c5e8f5Block Operator
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