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 8957114 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 96298327 epoch_slot_no: 221527 block_no: 8956937 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 48249 time: 2023-06-27 11:16:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63e0f08a398c34adf30a88f89b9570709a7debef581600bda23c9f198473d1daBlock Operator
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