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 8954386 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96242261 epoch_slot_no: 165461 block_no: 8954209 slot_leader_id: 6799355 size: 61589 time: 2023-06-26 19:42:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1baf4a6634738f914c2f2cc3c19192190977fc8e94a9001ffb7111670181ebb7Block Operator
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