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 8956050 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 96276928 epoch_slot_no: 200128 block_no: 8955873 slot_leader_id: 6906417 size: 77513 time: 2023-06-27 05:20:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x704cc2db770a594d9433bd5fd291990b2b55aafe28e03183dacf4a548192d7e3Block Operator
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