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 8957144 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96298997 epoch_slot_no: 222197 block_no: 8956967 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 86971 time: 2023-06-27 11:28:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc083ff9b0dea1227f58df34e3399a7d98e11495fd545e8840d84ae9cc34a5e9fBlock Operator
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