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 8954449 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96243554 epoch_slot_no: 166754 block_no: 8954272 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 77368 time: 2023-06-26 20:04:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09574de443d5e35d4ed8fb3a41b5dad47548aa15909cdd47b03326e7b8ee906eBlock Operator
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