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 8957257 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 96301529 epoch_slot_no: 224729 block_no: 8957080 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 17585 time: 2023-06-27 12:10:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94fce081f1c89d25644df140be0c46291dba5b283e1cddb729c3d0825535e98bBlock Operator
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