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 8957060 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 96297280 epoch_slot_no: 220480 block_no: 8956883 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 57251 time: 2023-06-27 10:59:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e23650f1a415073c634a1f7d679dada4cda55ce42feef3a010913baacc41c7cBlock Operator
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