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 8955215 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96260040 epoch_slot_no: 183240 block_no: 8955038 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 85930 time: 2023-06-27 00:38:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84431674105eaf2e197c43ed699bfdc429b763e87e64f1238aae13aa23984d72Block Operator
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