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 8957057 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 96297185 epoch_slot_no: 220385 block_no: 8956880 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 6284 time: 2023-06-27 10:57:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab16e6b5f289175f660ba3c9636f13d07654e0396f75d844125617f01e8bf5fBlock Operator
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