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 8957354 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 96303768 epoch_slot_no: 226968 block_no: 8957177 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 88831 time: 2023-06-27 12:47:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa5475b9e3a584bd68f872c26544f76094cbf7531c41c9d22bf87f311cea99a4Block Operator
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