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 8956649 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96289240 epoch_slot_no: 212440 block_no: 8956472 slot_leader_id: 5391942 size: 2989 time: 2023-06-27 08:45:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41646daaab50e50b34e6ab71fa7253bc13d2092fc34633227cbfe25f95b71f82Block Operator
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