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 8956685 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 96289969 epoch_slot_no: 213169 block_no: 8956508 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 33589 time: 2023-06-27 08:57:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x227208a6d6de25420b2556631c5b90a98a4260328317d0a123c0520eeea86157Block Operator
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