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 8956778 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96291737 epoch_slot_no: 214937 block_no: 8956601 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 16389 time: 2023-06-27 09:27:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8398499c561664972100a66ede8147730c7f71266f8a719c28b86f7052f61accBlock Operator
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