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 8957157 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96299334 epoch_slot_no: 222534 block_no: 8956980 slot_leader_id: 5891182 size: 87227 time: 2023-06-27 11:33:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a156b26411793f65d765611bdda40796aaa2014a4df4b86c002451a2456cac3Block Operator
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