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 8956746 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96291225 epoch_slot_no: 214425 block_no: 8956569 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 11106 time: 2023-06-27 09:18:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf19a740e3eee3a82162b3b585efaaa7628c58c3615052ac5a4e0a1ec053500fBlock Operator
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