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 8957195 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 96300173 epoch_slot_no: 223373 block_no: 8957018 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 66908 time: 2023-06-27 11:47:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd32db9fa6a965d1e292c2240d8a39e89fe67721c8aa9d4fa03eeb79e96f2b28Block Operator
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