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 8956524 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 96286583 epoch_slot_no: 209783 block_no: 8956347 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 28152 time: 2023-06-27 08:01:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc7fed233fce55972961e6b6dc9fae78dec5c4769dc8bf9075f1cc03bb0bac8fBlock Operator
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