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 8957097 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96297936 epoch_slot_no: 221136 block_no: 8956920 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 81418 time: 2023-06-27 11:10:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64e91a544a139d1bedda44e0fd676994c664ad98ebd7c2a718e13d2a346985e9Block Operator
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