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 8955860 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96272812 epoch_slot_no: 196012 block_no: 8955683 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 32191 time: 2023-06-27 04:11:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a37e43f4acc41788a588b973778f5034bd8cad6d67e91448324cd38368cdb3fBlock Operator
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