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 8956021 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 96276266 epoch_slot_no: 199466 block_no: 8955844 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 46383 time: 2023-06-27 05:09:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10fa464bb807a0e1dbc20fe6db5b6ba78a0eef66108e5bca241a733cae2f8e7dBlock Operator
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