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 8956862 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 96293399 epoch_slot_no: 216599 block_no: 8956685 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 6955 time: 2023-06-27 09:54:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13ea01f1a2e77103c32c0703a6047db057e5b0d9d95940d69375957fe48fd0a5Block Operator
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