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 8957562 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 96308113 epoch_slot_no: 231313 block_no: 8957385 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 87847 time: 2023-06-27 14:00:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48d399fadc6308ee1a60db863cb8b6fe59a85857cffb9268df0cbfba53a1f822Block Operator
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