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 8955450 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 96265057 epoch_slot_no: 188257 block_no: 8955273 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 75292 time: 2023-06-27 02:02:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x812a2ca234f6027e1404d559183373df63bf3cb7f1f8f7b8f6d643203871cf00Block Operator
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