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 8957142 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 96298916 epoch_slot_no: 222116 block_no: 8956965 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 83530 time: 2023-06-27 11:26:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbcd73fb5e26e7e124ae230fac9c6ed8176ef9e3ef6ef9d5f70b2384a18ab7e7Block Operator
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