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 8958117 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 96319792 epoch_slot_no: 242992 block_no: 8957940 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 53797 time: 2023-06-27 17:14:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb600421f15c3db809704a5b38d7aa4b829126f05100c4293051c3c94fcae0828Block Operator
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