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 8955290 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96261425 epoch_slot_no: 184625 block_no: 8955113 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 58810 time: 2023-06-27 01:01:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0986be1befa6373674534d58f9e793b803d0643fdc33eb6ebe6e6f262b404bc0Block Operator
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