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 8958004 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 96317560 epoch_slot_no: 240760 block_no: 8957827 slot_leader_id: 8926663 size: 86225 time: 2023-06-27 16:37:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa078243558bc4a2e773329e409058185733e3d925b58e2300fa4f651eeacdc06Block Operator
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