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 8957389 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96304572 epoch_slot_no: 227772 block_no: 8957212 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 64326 time: 2023-06-27 13:01:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5a516d8feca77d9659504719f73528e5e15450fb61ef93561943b2fc0db9e63Block Operator
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