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 8956520 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96286515 epoch_slot_no: 209715 block_no: 8956343 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 57377 time: 2023-06-27 08:00:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ea77ff0dd2a9d32a2a74d47b6a438713abfabceb7c680473efe29fb85f50032Block Operator
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