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 8957000 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 96296112 epoch_slot_no: 219312 block_no: 8956823 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 7455 time: 2023-06-27 10:40:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f3db97bbb05a64921af7f6aa38da1b3b37dad79b5a72ddf077a81513de5db1Block Operator
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